If you want an authentic western experience, then you should visit Cody, Wyoming. The town was founded by William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and is the gateway to the east side of Yellowstone National Park. While it is a popular summer destination because of Yellowstone, nightly Cody Rodeo, and Wild West fun at Old Trail …
Backpacking adventure for one night in Big Bend National Park in Texas
When you think of outdoor adventure, the Plains probably aren’t the first place that jumps into your mind. Spending more time exploring from the Texas Panhandle to North Dakota, I’ve discovered some amazing outdoor destinations in the states where folks tend to just drive through or flyover. Next time you find yourself in the landscape …
The Border Traveler 30L is my first Gregory Mountain Products pack and I’m obsessed with it. My obsession starts with the active shield compartment that is vapor and odor resistant, plus easy to clean. After hiking in Moab I left my stinky clothes including grubby socks in the compartment to test the technology. When I …
If you want to experience true wilderness in Arches National Park hike in Fiery Furnace. It’s a maze of towering sandstone walls of endless canyons filled with fins, unique rock formations, unmarked arches, and dead ends. You likely won’t see anyone else, especially if you hike in winter. It is not for the novice hiker. …
If you’re looking for a different place to go in Central America or the Caribbean, head to Roatan. It’s an island off the coast of mainland Honduras. Roatan is safe, has multiple non-stop flights from the United States, is a cruise ship stop, and filled with friendly people speaking English, Spanish and Creole. It is …
This is how to spend an afternoon in Épernay if you only have one day in the heart of France’s champagne region. Continue reading
What to expect if hiking Mayflower Gulch Trail to Boston Mine Camp Ghost Town. It’s a great wildflower hike and family friendly hike. Continue reading
My friend Mindy said, “It wasn’t the trail we meant to take, but it was a hike meant for us.” We were supposed to hike Shelf Lake, but instead found the least busy trail on Guanella Pass. In 7 miles we only saw 5 people – a group of 3 and a couple. Admittedly, both … Continue reading
Beat the heat of this sweltering summer with cool water fun in these destinations Continue reading
This is the Minnesota lake town you likely don’t know about. Orr was founded in 1905 with a thriving timber industry. Nestled along the shoreline of Pelican Lake, the lumberjack town has a rustic charm. In the late 1800s, entrepreneur and lumberman William Orr built a hotel, general store, and other permanent structures of the … Continue reading
Just 1.5 hours from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Eau Claire sits at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. The affordable destination has a thriving downtown filled with public art installations, cool breweries and bars, and intriguing historic buildings being revived with locally owned businesses. It’s a very walkable downtown with spectacular river … Continue reading
When I was asked to speak at TBEX North America in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I decided to check off a few National Park Service sites in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The closest major airport to Eau Claire is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport about 1.5 hours away. Of course I was taking the scenic route to get … Continue reading
Here’s what I saw during one day at Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023 in Salt Lake City. Continue reading
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