Where Adventure Meets Storytelling
A literary journal of outdoor adventure and a comprehensive guide to exploring the extraordinary
Our Story
The Adventure Collective
The Adventure Collective is a group of adventure travel-focused websites and applications dedicated to helping our readers discover and explore extraordinary places around the world.
The Journal
The Adventure Collective Journal at advguides.com is an homage to where it all began—stories of adventures where founder Eric Crews found the perfect intersection of his love for the outdoors and passion for writing.
Literary narratives that inspire and guide
The Platform
At advcollective.com, we've built a comprehensive platform where travelers can discover and book over 120,000 trips and experiences all around the world—from weekend getaways to epic expeditions.
Your complete adventure booking resource
Our Journey
Print Magazine Origins
The Adventure Collective was launched as a print magazine covering outdoor hotspots in the Southeast from our home base in Asheville, North Carolina.
Digital Innovation
We published one of the first augmented reality magazines and continued to innovate in the hybrid landscape of print and digital media.
National Expansion
We expanded our coverage beyond the Southeast to additional cities nationwide, laying the groundwork for what The Adventure Collective is today.
Platform Relaunch
We rebuilt The Adventure Collective for speed and clarity—new mobile and web apps, an AI-powered trip planner, richer city and region guides, and tools that turn inspiration into a bookable plan in minutes.
In June 2025, we began partnering directly with local businesses so travelers can book on our site with live availability and instant confirmation. Direct bookings keep more dollars with local operators and simplify the experience for travelers.
A Comprehensive Resource
With 20,000+ adventure landmarks, 120,000+ bookable experiences, 50,000+ editorial guides, and travel information for ~20,000 cities worldwide, The Adventure Collective has become a go-to resource for planning your next great adventure. Each month, 50,000+ new users discover and use our platform to map out their trips.
Our Values
Adventure For All
We believe the outdoors should be accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level or background. Our guides and platform help adventurers of all kinds find their next journey.
Passion With Purpose
We're driven by our love for nature and commitment to preserving it for future generations. Every story we tell and every experience we feature reflects this dedication.
Authentic Experiences
We value genuine adventures that connect people with nature and create meaningful memories. Our editorial content is crafted from real experiences and honest perspectives.
Community First
We're building a global community of explorers who share knowledge, inspiration, and a love for adventure. Together, we're making the world more accessible, one adventure at a time.