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!
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Ginnie Springs, Florida, photo and adventure by Liah McPherson
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3-day Adventure Itinerary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, photo and article by Brooke Jackson
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Lake Bruin State Park, Louisiana, photo and adventure by J Smilanic
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The Vortex via Lower Sand Cove Trail, Utah, photo and adventure by Kyle Jenkins
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Bear Rocks Preserve, West Virginia, photo and adventure by Dave Kiel
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Matterhorn Peak, Colorado, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza
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Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark, Kansas, photo and adventure Praneeth Paruchuri
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Wonder Lake Campground, Alaska, photo and adventure by Bryce Jenks
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Mount Margaret via South Coldwater Trail, Washington, photo and adventure by Shane Kucera
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Porcupine Ridge, Moab, Utah, photo and adventure by Jesse Weber
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Nepal Undiscovered, Part 1: Tsum Valley Trek, photo and article by Kelsie DiPerna
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Thunder Rock Cove, Oregon, photo by Daniel Sherman and adventure by Patrick Mueller
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The West Coast Trail, British Columbia, photo and adventure by Calvin Perfall
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Dinosaur Provincial Park, Nebraska, photo and adventure by Garric Baker
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Flower Springs Trail, Stone Mountain Provincial Park, British Columbia, photo and adventure by Ryan Dickie
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4-day Adventure In and Around Panama City, Panama, photo and article by Fernando Boza
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White Sands National Monument Dispersed Campsites, New Mexico, photo and adventure by Dave Kiel
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Siffleur Falls, Alberta, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman
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How to Plan and Prepare for New Zealand Great Walks, photo and article by Kevin Murray
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North Dome + Indian Rock via Porcupine Creek Trailhead, Yosemite National Park, California, photo and adventure by Shane Kucera
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Barro Colorado Island, Panama Canal, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza
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Cascate del Mulino in Saturnia, Italy, photo and adventure by Crystal Sibson
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The Kumano Kodo: Nakahechi Route, Japan, photo and adventure by Tam MacTavish
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Everest Base Camp (EBC) Overview, photo and adventure by Patrick Nichols
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Olomana Three Peaks Hike, O'ahu, Hawai'i, photo and adventure by Kelsie DiPerna
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Archangel Valley Climbing, Alaska, photo and adventure by Amber McDaniel
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The Essential Alberta Road Trip, photo and article by Garric Baker
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Obersee Lake Hike, Germany, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher
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Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, photo and adventure by Garric Baker
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The Beaten Path, Montana, photo and adventure by Stephanie Keene
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Moose Lake to Ensign Lake Via Entry Point 25, Minnesota, photo and adventure by Jordan Honeyman
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Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp to Waterwheel Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, photo and adventure by Yelena Sukhanov
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Federispitz, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher
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Middle Sister: West Approach, Oregon, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman
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Birding at Pipeline Road, Panama City, Panama, photo and adventure by Fernando Boza
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Alpstein Geological Path, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher
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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
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Arête des Cosmiques, France, photo and adventure by Rini Sugianto
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Climbers Loop Trail, California, photo and adventure by Yelena Sukhanov
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Mill A Basin Backpacking, Utah, photo and adventure by Kyle Jenkins
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Mount Shuksan, Washington, photo and adventure by Daniel Sherman
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Crowfoot Glades Ski Tour, Alberta, photo and adventure by Tam MacTavish
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White House Ruins Trail, Arizona, photo and adventure by Denis LeBlanc
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Squaw + Cleveland Peaks, Utah, photo and adventure by Calvin Perfall
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Bockmattlistock, Switzerland, photo and adventure by Ethan Rambacher
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