A backcountry trip to Rocky Mountain National Park
An overnight (or two) backpack trip in Rocky Mountain National Park has been on my summer bucket list for a few years now, but the trip always seemed to get...
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The best ghost stories of America’s National Parks
America’s national parks — they’re the stuff of daydreams and bucket lists. Towering mountains, magnificent waterfalls and wide-open spaces for backpacking, camping, climbing, photography and spotting wildlife dot the nation’s...
The spookiest National Park trails
Long-lost lovers, sick patients and battlefield soldiers are just some of the apparitions that haunt the trails around some of our favorite national parks. The wails of a grieving woman,...
How to handle possible animal encounters
If you spend enough time in the outdoors, it’s more than likely you will encounter an animal or two at the campsite, along the trails or even waterside. It is...
Simple 7: Snowshoeing with dogs
Trekking through the snow isn’t just for humans. Dogs can enjoy a romp through a winter wonderland, too. If you are planning to bring your pup on your next snowshoe...
Simple 7: What to pack in your emergency vehicle bag
Over the past year, our experiences have taught us a great deal about how and what to pack in a vehicle emergency bag. We, of course, started with the traditional...
A trip to Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park became a state park in 1964. Remote but beautiful, it is located in the San Rafael Swell region of Utah. It is unique, colorful and a lot of fun....
How to get scuba certified
The old man sat beside me under the thatched roof for hours. Beneath the glow of the Fijian moon, he drained heavy pours of red wine and told me the...
Assembling A First-aid Kit For Any Adventure
First-aid kits are essential for outdoor adventures. The last predicament you want to be in miles from any road is a situation that could have been avoided or helped with...
Outdoor apps you should have on your phone
The great outdoors… nature’s playground! Being outside offers so many benefits, both physically and mentally. Exploring nature brings the senses alive and is so invigorating! Technology today has made getting...
