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Our Story
Follow the Trail.
Take the Backroad.
Find the Story.
Outdoor Taste & Tour is a national print and digital travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine dedicated to the authentic outdoor experience — the trails less traveled, the towns that time forgot, and the food that tells you exactly where you are.
Why We Exist
The United States is home to more than 400 national park units, 150,000 miles of hiking trails, and thousands of small towns that most travelers drive past without stopping. We think that's a problem worth solving.
Outdoor Taste & Tour was founded by APA Media LLC to give those places a voice — and to give travelers the information they need to actually get there, eat well, and come home with a story worth telling.
Our editorial coverage spans outdoor adventure, destination discovery, culinary experiences, trails, backroads, shorelines, fishing, camping, gear, cruises, seasonal escapes, and more. Every article is written to be useful on the road, not just inspiring on a screen.
Hiking routes, backcountry access, and trail conditions from the Appalachians to the Cascades.
Small towns, scenic byways, and the hidden America that exists between the interstates.
Coastal escapes, lake country, and river towns where water defines the culture.
Regional food traditions, farm-to-table dining, and the flavors that make every destination unique.
Hunting, fishing, and the sporting traditions that connect people to the land.
Honest reviews and buyer guides for the equipment that makes outdoor adventure possible.
How We Work
Our Editorial Standards
We report from the source.
Our editorial coverage is built on direct reporting, local expertise, and on-the-ground sourcing. When we write about a destination, a trail, or a local food scene, we work from real information — not recycled summaries.
We name our sources.
When we quote a local expert, business owner, or guide, we identify them by name. Anonymous sources are not our style.
We disclose affiliate relationships.
Some Gear articles contain affiliate links. We only recommend products we would use ourselves, and we clearly disclose when a link earns us a commission.
We correct our mistakes.
When we get something wrong, we fix it and note the correction. Accuracy matters more than looking infallible.
Published by APA Media LLC
APA Media is a print and digital media publisher dedicated to connecting audiences with travel, outdoor recreation, food, culture, and lifestyle experiences. Outdoor Taste & Tour is APA Media's national print and digital outdoor travel magazine, distributed on newsstands across the country. The publication covers destinations, trails, waterways, outdoor adventures, and local flavor throughout North America — in print, online, and across social media.
Partner with OTT
Advertise with Outdoor Taste & Tour
OTT reaches an engaged audience of outdoor travelers, adventure seekers, and culinary explorers across the United States. Our readers plan trips, book excursions, and invest in gear — making them an ideal audience for travel, outdoor, food, and lifestyle brands.
We offer sponsored content, display advertising, newsletter placements, and destination partnerships across our print and digital platforms. OTT is a nationally distributed quarterly print magazine with a growing digital and social presence. All placements are clearly labeled and editorially aligned with our coverage of outdoor adventure, destinations, culinary experiences, trails, backroads, shorelines, gear, cruises, and more.