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12 Breathtaking Backpacking Trips in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies aren't exactly a secret. You've almost certainly seen photos or heard the hype about Jasper, Banff, and Yoho national parks and the surrounding areas.
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Carhenge: Alliance, Nebraska Eclipse 2017
Alliance, Nebraska42.142210, -102.858151August 21, 2017 Since the dawn of time; kings, oracles and philosophers have looked to the heavens in awe. It’s a story old as mankind.
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Let's Make Conservation Sexy
The above photo is a Tibetan Lama climbing with a DSLR and 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached at 15,000ft. He's scaling this wall to take a picture of an endangered eagle's nest.
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These Are The Nights I Live For
When you are in Alabama, you kind of take what you can get when it comes to your adventures. I can remember plenty of times when I jumped in the car and just drove till I found a cool spot.
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Watch Patagonia's Ad On Public Lands, Then Call Secretary Zinke
You’ve probably seen the news about Patagonia’s first ever TV ad “Why Patagonia is Fighting for Public Lands.” Just in case you haven’t, check it out below.
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How to Stay Safe and Prevent Injury While Exercising Outdoors
Getting in daily exercise is important for everyone, and when the weather is nice there’s nothing better than working out in the fresh air.
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How You Can Find Solitude During Iceland's Most Popular Tourist Season
Summer is the busiest time for Icelandic tourism. It has become one of the most popular destinations in the world right now and getting away from the crowds is key.
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Everything I Know About Life A Tree Taught Me
Before you take me as a "radical over the top feel good tree hugging hippy" for claiming everything I know about life a tree taught me, allow me to explain.
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Chasing Waterfalls in Kanarraville, Utah
Recently for my day off, my Dad and I went chasing waterfalls.
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Northern Utah's Top 7 Backpacking Trips
Busy season? What busy season? Year-round, locals can avoid the crowds that swarm the national parks every summer and spend a few days exploring the gorgeous wilderness and solitude in what is perhap.
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8 Night Photography Photos from Camping at Colorado's Jones Pass
Jones Pass is my hidden camping go-to spot in Colorado. It requires high-clearance vehicles for the majority of the pass but offers amazing views of Colorado that are relatively unknown.
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Why the New American Dream Is Nomadic
The American dream is dead.
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Backpacking Iceland's Laugavegur Trail In a Nut Shell
Are you one of those backpackers that have a huge list of places to see and hike? I'm sure Iceland is on that list.
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7 Tips for Backpacking With Your Significant Other
We were 5 hours deep into Glacier National Park's backcountry when I looked at Michael and said, "I should write a blog post about how if you think you love someone you should go backpacking with the.
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Finding Confidence in the Outdoors
I’ve done a lot of solo hiking this year. As I’ve hiked up long trails to the summit, I’ve considered my motivation for getting outside.
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15 Must-Do Hikes near New York City
If you live in New York City, you probably already know that finding a little peace and quiet in the great outdoors can be tough.
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5 Steps to Improving Your Night Photography
Shooting at night lets you stretch your photographic skills. Old locations become new and you can end up with some mind bending results. But before you head out you’ll need a few things. 1.
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5 Ways to Instill a Love of Nature in Your Kids
The photo above is a shot I took of my husband and older son on a break we took from a hike in Denali National Park when we spotted Dall Sheep on the hillside.
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