Pilot Magazine is a quarterly, 64-page, full color magazine dedicated exclusively to unpowered free flight. published by US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USPHA). Its content includes information about the association's activities and articles covering all issues related to free flight. The magazine’s readers are knowledgeable and active participants in hang gliding and paragliding, and articles must be well-researched and well-written. All article submissions must include photographs or illustrations, or information about where editors can find supporting photography/artwork. They previously indicated to pay $35-$150 for 100-2,500-word articles, but current pay rates are unclear. To learn more, refer to their contributors guidelines.
Backpacker publishes articles that target the backpacking and hiking communities. They have a variety of reader’s categories like Velo, Climbing Yoga, Clean Eating and more. Their pieces cover foot-based travel, backcountry experience, North American destinations, and other topics that they highlight. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.60 per word. To learn more, visit their submission guidelines page.