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