Departments present recurring series on topics like gear, how-to, families, food, pets and weekend wandering. Features also become part of GORP's full reference base. Online Participation GORP visitors have a variety of opportunities to express themselves and share their experiences. Forums cover activities like hiking and paddling, destinations like national parks, and special interests like gear and conservation. Guests host online discussions on issues from the environment to families to the best wilderness destinations.
Polls ask visitors to vote on outdoor and preservation issues.
The Top Ten series solicits humorous input on things to do and ways to react in extraordinary situations. GORP giveaways pose brainteasers for winning bags of GORP and gear and travel prizes. Marketplace GORP visitors find marketplaces with the products and services they need to enjoy the outdoors. The Travel Marketplace focuses on active and adventure travel companies, with tours, education and lodging arranged by activity, location and special interest. The Gear Marketplace presents equipment and clothing for outdoor activities and global travel.