Isabella Adams walks us through the confusion around the best foods for long distance backpacking..
The Best Foods for Long Distance Backpacking
Activities
Kuhl Hiking Pants – From Work to Wilderness with One Pair
Reviewer Sara Baird tests out Kuhl Hiking Pants.
Nothing is worse on a hike than clothes that don’t hold up, stay in place, or breathe. Thankfully we can find clothing options that are designed to support our best hiking experiences. I personally love hiking pants and have a few pairs that I can get away with wearing to my business casual teaching job. I reviewed a pair of Kuhl travel pants last year and absolutely
Top 5 Best National Parks to Visit for Stargazing
Blogger Hannah Lehr shares the 5 Best National Parks to visit for Stargazing.
America’s National Park system has so much to offer when it comes to natural beauty. Taking a night to camp overnight in a park is a great way to turn a visit into a magical experience. Some parks are better than others when it comes to visibility when stargazing. These five parks are known for showcasing incredible illuminations at night.
Canyonlands National Park
Hike to Zapata Falls 1000 Feet Up!
By Hannah Lehr.
Zapata Falls is a 30-foot waterfall nestled in Colorado’s Sangre De Crisco Mountains. This hidden gem is 20 minutes away from the Great Sand Dunes National Park, and it makes for a great stop on the way to the park. This short hike will only take 30 minutes to an hour out of your day, depending on how long you take to soak in the views. Not only are the falls beautiful, but the hike also boasts incredible views of the San Juan Valley below.
Getting There
The Zapata Falls trailhead
Grand Viewpoint Overlook Trail: The Best Hike in Canyonlands National Park
By Hannah Lehr.
If you only have time for one activity while visiting Canyonlands National Park, check out the Grand Viewpoint Overlook Trail. This 1.8-mile trail boasts the best view of the canyon below. Located at the edge of the Island in the Sky mesa, the trail follows the rim of the canyon, and you will be granted gorgeous, panoramic views for most of your hike. It is easy and accessible for all ages, yet steep enough to get your heart rate up.
Getting There
The Grand Viewpoint Overlook Trail is in
Delightful Yosemite Falls Trail Review
By Amanda Lawrence.
Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park in California, USA, and it is one of the most beautiful National Parks in America. In 1884, famed poet John Muir wrote poems and spoke about the Sierra Nevada, which helped to create and preserve this stunning landscape as a National Park. Yosemite has many hiking trails, climbing, camping, swimming, bird watching, and many other excellent ways to explore the wilderness. I will tell you all you need to know before you hike
Axe Throwing: More Than Simply A Game
By Allison Clare.
Axes have been thrown since the dawn of civilization, up until the modern ages in war. A war technique employed mostly by foot soldiers and sometimes by mounted cavalry, axe throwing in war is obsolete now. That does not mean it has gone the way of the dinosaur.
The game of axe throwing is, however, not something done since antiquity. It is a relatively modern sport that is increasing in popularity day by day. In essence, the game of axe throwing is simply throwing the axe at
Bring the magic of the big screen in nature
Ever considered the possibility of setting up your own big screen in nature?
By Clare Tinsley.
What is there not to love about camping? The fresh whip of air that hits your face as you open your tent to a glorious new day. That panoramic view of natural beauty, with varying degrees of greenery and the newly formed dew gently cleansing away all of life’s stresses. You cannot beat the feeling of utter freedom from the huge
8 Bucket List Ideas That Are Based Outdoors
By Ella James
Do you enjoy being outside? The United States offers some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery globally, making it tough to decide what to see! Here are eight of the top outdoor bucket list ideas in the US, including some that are well-known around the world and some that are less well-known but no less lovely.
A bucket list is a compilation of experiences that a person wants to have before passing away. Although it may appear gloomy, having a bucket list is quite necessary!
Your Handy Guide To Prepare For Summer Hunting
By Maren McReynolds
For many people, summer is the best time to sit by the pool and enjoy a margarita. For hunting enthusiasts, on the other hand, summer is the perfect time to scout the field and prepare for the upcoming hunting season.
Regardless if you are into small game hunting, bird hunting, or rifle mule deer hunting, you are often only as good as the effort and time you invested preparing for your hunt. That said, putting extra effort and time can increase your chances of success.
Preparing for Summer Hunting: Your Quick and Handy Guide
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