Get outdoorsy, but not too outdoorsy with a stay at the brand new collection of mountainside bungalows at The Hemlocks near Bryson City, NC. The Hemlocks by NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center), offers stunning vacation rentals just a short walk from the Nantahala River, Lake Fontana, Flint Ridge and the Appalachian Trail. Fast wi-fi, community firepit, ADA units, dogs welcome. NOC.com/accommodations/hemlocks
Play All Day at Ready Set Fun. Your Kids or Grandkids Won’t Want to Leave. Give them a place to play, explore, and belong. A Ready Set Fun Membership means endless smiles for kids aged 1-8 and peace of mind for you. Clean, safe and stylish. 6331 Roswell Rd NE. ReadySetFun.com/Membership
America's National Parks and Public Lands by Jacob W. Frank. Over the last ten years, photographer Jacob W. Frank has boated, climbed, caved, hiked, biked, skied, dog mushed, backpacked, snowmobiled, flown over and driven through some of the most scenic public lands the U.S. has to offer. Frank’s photographs serve as both a celebration of the natural world and a call to action, inspiring us to become stewards of the land and champions for its preservation. At your local book seller.
Black Hole® Tote 25L. This light and packable 25-liter tote swallows all the gear in your van but also lives for last-minute adventures in town. Built from 100% postconsumer recycled polyester body fabric, with 100% recycled nylon webbing. 34 E Andrews Dr NW, Patagonia.com
Adventure Camp Cozy Cabins Camping adventure LEGO® set This exciting building toy for kids comes with 3 mini-dolls, a fox figure and lots of accessories for imaginative play. LegoDiscoveryCenter.com
Know Your Knots Learn the best knots for outdoor adventures with Know Your Knots by Kiddo. This practical knot-tying kit includes 30 easy-to-learn knot instruction cards and two 2-foot-long practice ropes. REI.com
Boho Bass High-Waisted Leggings by Fishe Wear. Gear is field-tested by women who hike, cast and climb—and then grab tacos after. With high-rise waistbands and just-right compression, our gear moves with you from trailhead to town. FisheWear.com
Skeletool CX packs the most essential tools into a lightweight, easy-to-carry package. The premium 154CM stainless steel straight-edge blade has a great balance of corrosion resistance and toughness. The pliers, bit driver and wire cutters will come in handy more often than you expect. leatherman.com or where you buy cool stuff.