When I started Next Adventure, I was honoring a phrase used in my home when my children were very young, since the day they could speak.

"What's our next adventure today?” was a question I asked them on a daily basis.

I started the AdventureStack Directory to share the adventure-themed writers I was discovering on Substack. I had been keeping track of them on a spreadsheet, but decided to share the list as AdventureStack, hoping it would benefit other readers.

AdventureStack now contains a diverse assortment of Substack newsletters that embody what it means to be an adventurer. Outdoor pursuits, parenting, mental resiliency, extreme sports, and nature investigations are just a sampling of what you'll find in this directory.

Perhaps my interpretation is too broad? I disagree. Venturing involves going somewhere new, undiscovered, or fresh. Some places we revisit seem different because of a broadened perspective or fresh set of eyes.

To venture is to be challenged and experience a risk.

Our desire to explore is a powerful force, documented in factual and fictional accounts. Both Bilbo's journey and Lewis & Clark's quest have a resonance, a pull on our psyche, a relatable desire to discover for ourselves. Having an adventure is how we change, grow, and learn. We put ourselves in these hazardous situations to fulfill a timeless impulse to force change.

Without a quest, we are static, unchallenged, protected, a place where fear thrives. Adventure is the opposite: open to possibility, another's point of view, and experience.

Our journey might involve summiting a remote mountaintop, requiring months of planning and sacrifice. Or it's the emotional challenge of reading a self-help book that redefines a longstanding belief. Each of these experiences requires us to navigate the treacherous terrain of new ideas.

I hope that the AdventureStack Directory will help us on our quests.

What will be our next adventure?

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AdventureStack Newsletters are listed alphabetically (titles starting with “The” are listed according to the second word of their title).

AdventureStack Directory

The Adventure Path

• From : “Whilst going through chemotherapy I committed to choosing adventure, this decision has lead me to some of the most remote places on earth.”

  The Adventure Path

  Pieces about adventuring through life.

  By Bel Jackson Prow

Adventure Unpacked

• From : “I write essays about outdoor adventures, mid-life, mental health, the unquenchable thirst for meaning, and learning to love the little joys.”

Adventure Unpacked

I write essays about outdoor adventures, mid-life, mental health, the unquenchable thirst for meaning, and learning to love the little joys.

By Jill Homer

Between a Rock and a Hard Pose

• This newsletter thoughtfully combines yoga, rock climbing, and mindfulness.

  Between a Rock and a Hard Pose

  Yoga classes, rock climbing adventures and reflections on learning to live more mindfully.

  By Laura Hodgson PhD

Cache

• Thorough gear reviews, pro photography tips, and stories about the outdoors.

  C A C H E

  The C A C H E delivers your weekly dose of hidden gems in the outdoors, from stashed gear reviews to secret trail treasures. Uncover exclusive deals, photography tips, and captivating stories that fuel your adventurous spirit.

  By John LaGuardia

Chasing ADVNTR

• From the author: “We are an adventure travel family, exploring the world one adventure at a time and helping you get out there and explore!”

  Chasing ADVNTR

  For lovers of adventure travel , a weekly newsletter with travel inspiration, drool-worthy photography, and a community of like-minded explorers.

  By Gretchen

Chasing Ansel Adams

• travels the US to produce stunning photographs of the natural world with a concentration on national parks.

Chasing Ansel Adams

Explore the world through my camera lens and experience my unforgettable travel experiences.

By Rachel Jeffrey

Christoffer Petersen

• ’s newsletter showcases short stories, poems, and Arctic exploration.

Christoffer Petersen

Authentic arctic adventure stories and more!

Community Trail Running

• ’s trail running newsletter (and podcast) has the following mission statement: “Inform, entertain, and inclusively serve as an online extension of the trail running community.”

  Community Trail Running

  A newsletter and podcast that digitally extends the fun and inclusivity of the trail running community.

  By Adam Lee

Cow We Doin’

• From : “We can’t take the status quo for granted — we always should be asking why we do things the way we do, trying to get to the root of any issues. The way we eat just happens to be a perfect barometer for how we view the world.”

  Cow We Doin'

  A newsletter about living radically. Published weekly.

  By Lou Tamposi

Everyday Adventures

• From : “A blog about spending time outside. If you are anything like me then your free time might be very limited, but by taking small adventures each day you can turn your life into one big adventure.”

Everyday Adventures

A monthly newsletter exploring how I enjoy Everyday Adventures in a busy working world.

By Karl Percival

Exploration Angling

• New Zealand-based Michael Gregg (aka ) produces “independent content for global fly fishers” that’s informative and inspiring, with detailed descriptions of fishing gear, destinations, and photography.

Exploration Angling

Plan your next fly fishing expedition. Explore new salt & freshwater locations and techniques. Get gear reviews and tackle recommendations. If you are a fly angler with a bucket list of countries to tick off, let's go expedition fly fishing!

By South Flyfisher

Explore Landscapes

• Photography tips and guides, as well as reflections, make ’ newsletter continually useful and inspiring.

  Explore Landscapes

  Hello! I’m Jon Norris, a professional landscape photographer and guide for Joshua Tree National Park. I share essential landscape photography tips, plus my images, thoughts, and musings. I look forward to helping you improve your photography!

  By Jon Norris

Far And Wide

• ’s Far and Wide covers outdoor exploration, gear, and food. And it’s all “driven by the need to connect people with adventure.” Biking, skiing, surfing, and so much more.

FAW Journal

Shaped outdoors

By Mack Dyer

Field Notes

• Creative writing and photography with a wilderness focus, where includes “a touch of philosophy and insight on life derived from 2 decades working as a paramedic and a cop.”

  Field Notes

  Photography, backpacking, and philosophical hatchetwork. Inspired by life in the wild.

  By Erik Hogan

The Field Review

• Covering a spectrum of topics, describes his newsletter as “a resource for those seeking to balance ambition with well-being, to navigate their careers with intention, and to live a life that’s not just successful, but meaningful.”

  The Field Review

  "The Newsletter to Help You Figure 'It' Out" whatever your 'it' might be. Published every Sunday at 10AM EST.

  By Jack Westerheide

Forager Fridays

• ’s is a newsletter focused on foraging (literal and metaphorical), connections with the earth & nature, and rewilding.

Forager Fridays

Forage for what you need by connecting with the wild(er)ness around and within you.

By Michelle Dowd

Full of Life

• Through the lens of the outdoors, critically examines philosophical issues relating to life, death, and struggle.

  Full of Life

  A death doula's insights from grief work and life work to help you cultivate meaning and nourish your mental health, intertwined with outdoor adventures and navigating the complexities of life as a 20-something.

  By Niki Elle

Glorious Mayhem

• ’s outdoor thoughtful writing covers fishing, hunting, and everything in between, including “the roaring, churning creative confluence of life’s headwaters.”

Glorious Mayhem

Storytelling, poetry, photography, conversation, and some hard-earned scars. All the Smythe projects.

By Matt Smythe

Kevin’s Sea Kayaking Pages

Focused on sea kayaking (and other paddle sports), publishes , which delivers intel on trip destinations, gear, and more.

Kevin’s Sea Kayaking Pages

Mainly about sea kayaking although it will sometimes explore other types of paddling and activities. Based in Jersey there will be information on local waters but also reviews of equipment, advice on techniques and short guides to other destinations.

By Kevin Mansell

Kudos

• A fishing-focused newsletter where melds “fishing, philosophy and the human experience.”

  Kudos

  Pursuing Fish, Trusting Absurdity

  By Cliff Watson

Index of Mossy Rocks

• Insight and reflection about hiking and backpacking, mainly in the Midwestern United States.

  Index of Mossy Rocks

  Essays about my hiking mishaps, the (mostly) Midwestern outdoor spaces I love, and other thoughts I've had in the vicinity of a mossy rock

  By Alice Weinert

The Mountains are Calling

• Immersed in the outdoors, is a newsletter for those interested in hiking, the outdoors, and the sense of adventure mountains offer us when we visit them.

The Mountains are Calling

Ramblings about writing, hiking, and the outdoors

Miscellaneous Adventures Digest

• Andrew and Emma’s Miscellaneous Adventures is a weekly roundup about nature observations, foraging, wild medicine, and their family adventures in the Lake District, Cumbria.

Misc Adventures Digest

Nature connection, woodland work and tales of slow adventures.

By Miscellaneous Adventures

Mountain Running & Living

• From : “if you’re interested in running, if you care about wellness and longevity, and if you desire to read stories with advice and inspiration that transport you to a scenic corner of Colorado, then this newsletter is for you.”

  Mountain Running & Living

  Personal essays with practical advice about trail running, mountain life & midlife grit.

  By Sarah Lavender Smith

Nature Calls

’s is jammed pack with nature-focused intel. As Amy describes, “The goal of Nature Calls is to help you find a connection to nature through real-world outdoor experiences, skills and well-researched, thoughtful perspectives on how we find our place in this beautiful world.”

Nature Calls

Come play outside with me!

By Amy Grisak

Next Adventure

• From : “Do you feel unfulfilled after sitting in front of a computer screen for hours? Or are you looking for inspiration, a desire to experience the new and novel, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone.”

  Next Adventure

  Where curiosity meets the wild: stories of outdoor adventures, risk, and discovery. For explorers seeking inspiration, insight, and connection with nature.

  By Jesse C. McEntee

Out and Back

• and her UK-based team produce a newsletter concentrated on outdoor adventure sports. Topics include trail running, sports psychology, injury, and mindset.

Out And Back

A weekly newsletter for outdoor & active people featuring adventure stories and personal tales. Plus, columns from our qualified coaches on mindset & performance development to help you get the most out of the activities you enjoy. Based in Cumbria, UK.

By Niamh Lewis

Outdoors by Jenn

• writes a professionally researched, reflective, and fun newsletter, frequently highlighting that “the journey is usually more intriguing than the ultimate destination.”

  Outdoors with Jenn

  Inspiring adventures to push us outside our comfort zones. Along the way, Jenn explores deeper subjects that impact her adventures - the environment, personal relationships, challenges with aging. Come along for the ride!

  By Jenn Woltjen

Pete’s Newsletter

• Pete’s newsletter by contains “short stories and curious observations of a great big world,” as well as some excellent photography.

Pete.

Short stories and curious observations of a great big world. Find me on Instagram for more photos. @pete.kemery

By Pete Kemery

Resilient Mental State

• The by offers mental and physical challenges to improve your overall resilience, all based on the core principles of Stoicism.

Resilient Mental State

Practical challenges, evidence-based strategies, and principles of Stoicism to improve mental, physical, and spiritual resilience.

By Kyle Shepard

Revelry Collection

• The newsletter contains writing and photography to “inspire you to go outdoors and take your own adventures.”

  Revelry Collection

  Adventures in the mountains, starting a magazine, and the pursuit of the path less traveled. Delivered to your inbox twice a month.

Road Life Magazine

• From : “Road Life Magazine is dedicated to the modern day adventurers and digital nomads brave enough to take the ride of a lifetime.”

  Road Life Magazine

  A publication about the adventure travel lifestyle for people who aren't independently wealthy and work from the road.

  By James Dalman

Rope and Stone

• ’s newsletter offers reflections about rock climbing and guiding, with three main categories: “When the Guide Gets Guided,” “Creative Climbing Concoctions,” and “Trip Report Database.”

  Rope & Stone

  A newsletter about the introspective side of rock climbing

  By Teddy Dondanville

Stretch Times

Covering the topics of travel, the outdoors, hunting and other adventure-packed themes, ’s is both informative and motivating.

Tall Tales from the Outdoors

• ’s newsletter offers reflective writing on Mark’s outdoor pursuits. From Mark: “Engaged in a range of outdoor stuff, but these days mainly biking. Writing's tough. Sharing it is even tougher, but here goes anyway..”

Tall Tales from the Outdoors

As they say in Hollywood, all based on true stories.......😊

By Mark Manville

The Transition

• As explains, The Transition exists to be a mental health resource for Vets of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), especially over the long term. This project is closely related to the work of the Veterans’ Outdoor Advocacy Group.

THE TRANSITION

Thoughts on life's transformations, writing, and experiencing life after time spent in the military.

By Benjamin Davis

The Ultra Minute

• An in-depth trail running newsletter produced by , The Ultra Minute is “your weekly trail running update,” including race results, news, and stories.

The Ultra Minute

The latest ultrarunning news and culture—in one quick read.

By Ken Seals

Working Order

• From Jake Griggs: “Everyone has at least one defining adventure in them. I want to give you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to complete yours.”

  Working Order

  Learn how to develop a training mindset so you can experience life's adventures. Get 3 ideas around purpose, consistency, and growth every week in 3 minutes or less.

  By Jake Griggs

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There is no dedicated “Adventure” category on Substack. As a result, readers often miss out on discovering these great publications. That’s where AdventureStack comes in.

AdventureStack is a curated directory of adventure-themed Substack publications.

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- Jesse McEntee

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1. Adventure, as described in AdventureStack, is a central theme of your publication.

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What is AdventureStack?

Finding adventure-themed newsletters on Substack can be challenging because there is no dedicated “Adventure” category. As a result, readers often miss out on discovering these great publications. That’s where AdventureStack comes in.

AdventureStack is a curated directory of adventure-themed Substack publications. The newsletters in AdventureStack focus solely on adventure, making it a convenient destination that simplifies your search so you don’t spend hours scrolling through unrelated content.

• AdventureStack lists publications alphabetically.

AdventureStack aims to be a single location where readers and writers can discover newsletters specific to this topic.

It’s taken me a long time to find Substack adventure writers, primarily because Substack lacks a designated “Adventure” category.

During this period, I’ve discovered authors who focus on adventure—covering topics like hiking, trail running, remote paddling, hunting, and fishing. And I’m sure there are more out there.

Substack recently introduced an “Adventure Travel” category, but it’s unclear how publications are selected, and it doesn’t fully address the broader adventure niche.

Without an “adventure” category, I get distracted by fascinating but unrelated content. As a result, Substack places more of these off-topic posts in front of me, which becomes a distraction. Once, while browsing trail-running content, I was bombarded with commentary about crypto and politics, which were exciting but irrelevant.

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What do I mean by “adventure”?

Are you interested in getting your publication listed? Here’s what I mean by “adventure.”

Adventure includes any, generally outdoor-based, activity that involves excitement, risk, or a remarkable experience.

Merriam-Webster defines adventure as “an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks” and “an exciting or remarkable experience.”

If these definitions sound like your publication (or a significant aspect of it), then AdventureStack is for you. Do you write about hang gliding? Remote camping? Backcountry hunting? New adventures in parenting, like taking your toddlers camping for the first time? Are you trying a new sport in middle age? Are you undertaking an adventure that’s forcing you out of your comfort zone? These may have a place in AdventureStack.

Criteria

Subjective interpretations aside, here’s the criteria for a publication’s inclusion in AdventureStack:

1. Adventure, as described above, is a central theme of your publication.

2. Your publication has been active on Substack for at least six months.

3. You engage in your writing and the topics you write about with an open mind and are tolerant of other people’s perspectives.

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