Outdoor Project's Best Photos of 2018

What a whirlwind of a year it's been! A massive thank you to our entire Contributor community for putting so much time, effort, and sweat into getting outside, documenting their adventures, and sharing their work on OP for everyone to enjoy. Without our Contributors, Outdoor Project wouldn't be the platform it is today. Our incredible content and stories come from these individuals, and their continued passion, motivation, and creativity never ceases to impress. 

But it comes as no surprise to us that many of our loyal users have a particular aspect of our site that they love the most: the photos. And we can't blame you. Not a day goes by where the photography on our site doesn't inspire someone to get outside and explore a new place. From panoramic shots of canyon explorations to capturing the Milky Way over Yosemite and climbing action shots in the Swiss Alps, one can easily get sucked into the worm hole of stunning photography that lives on Outdoor Project. 2018 was no exception, and it was a year of spectacular additions to an already overflowing community portfolio. 

Take a look at some of our all-time favorites from this past year below - in no particular order - and make sure to visit the photo gallery for even more! 

Ginnie Springs, Florida, photo and adventure by Liah McPherson

3-day Adventure Itinerary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, photo and article by Brooke Jackson

Lake Bruin State Park, Louisiana, photo and adventure by J Smilanic

The Vortex via Lower Sand Cove Trail, Utah, photo and adventure by Kyle Jenkins

Bear Rocks Preserve, West Virginia, photo and adventure by Dave Kiel

Matterhorn Peak, Colorado, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza

Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark, Kansas, photo and adventure Praneeth Paruchuri

Wonder Lake Campground, Alaska, photo and adventure by Bryce Jenks

Mount Margaret via South Coldwater Trail, Washington, photo and adventure by Shane Kucera

Porcupine Ridge, Moab, Utah, photo and adventure by Jesse Weber

Nepal Undiscovered, Part 1: Tsum Valley Trek, photo and article by Kelsie DiPerna

Thunder Rock Cove, Oregon, photo by Daniel Sherman and adventure by Patrick Mueller

The West Coast Trail, British Columbia, photo and adventure by Calvin Perfall

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Nebraska, photo and adventure by Garric Baker

Flower Springs Trail, Stone Mountain Provincial Park, British Columbia, photo and adventure by Ryan Dickie

4-day Adventure In and Around Panama City, Panama, photo and article by Fernando Boza

White Sands National Monument Dispersed Campsites, New Mexico, photo and adventure by Dave Kiel

Siffleur Falls, Alberta, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman

How to Plan and Prepare for New Zealand Great Walks, photo and article by Kevin Murray

North Dome + Indian Rock via Porcupine Creek Trailhead, Yosemite National Park, California, photo and adventure by Shane Kucera

Barro Colorado Island, Panama Canal, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza

Cascate del Mulino in Saturnia, Italy, photo and adventure by Crystal Sibson

The Kumano Kodo: Nakahechi Route, Japan, photo and adventure by Tam MacTavish

Everest Base Camp (EBC) Overview, photo and adventure by Patrick Nichols

Olomana Three Peaks Hike, O'ahu, Hawai'i, photo and adventure by Kelsie DiPerna

Archangel Valley Climbing, Alaska, photo and adventure by Amber McDaniel

The Essential Alberta Road Trip, photo and article by Garric Baker

Obersee Lake Hike, Germany, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, photo and adventure by Garric Baker

The Beaten Path, Montana, photo and adventure by Stephanie Keene

Moose Lake to Ensign Lake Via Entry Point 25, Minnesota, photo and adventure by Jordan Honeyman

Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp to Waterwheel Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, photo and adventure by Yelena Sukhanov

Federispitz, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher

Middle Sister: West Approach, Oregon, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman

Birding at Pipeline Road, Panama City, Panama, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza

Alpstein Geological Path, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher

Etosha National Park Safari, Namibia, photo and adventure by Eddie Bentley

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Pothole Point Trail, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, photo and adventure by Aaron Shady

Arête des Cosmiques, France, photo and adventure by Rini Sugianto

Climbers Loop Trail, California, photo and adventure by Yelena Sukhanov

Mill A Basin Backpacking, Utah, photo and adventure by Kyle Jenkins

Mount Shuksan, Washington, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman

Crowfoot Glades Ski Tour, Alberta, photo and adventure by Tam MacTavish

White House Ruins Trail, Arizona, photo and adventure by Denis LeBlanc

Squaw + Cleveland Peaks, Utah, photo and adventure by Calvin Perfall

Bockmattlistock, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher

Scottsbluff National Monument, Nebraska, photo and adventure by Garric Baker