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Swim in Oak Creek Canyon
5.0
For this adventure you'll want to make your way to Oak Creek Canyon off highway 89 in Arizona.
The GPS should get you there no problemo, my recommendation would be to look for a swimming hole upstream of Slide Rock State Park.
Now this adventure i...
Explore the Orchards and Gifford House of Capitol Reef
Inside Capitol Reef National Park, you’ll find a wonderful treasure.
There are acres of orchards inside the park, all of which you are welcome to roam around and explore, you’ll see old farms buildings from the Mormon settlers that came through th...
Hike Red Buffalo Pass, Frisco to East Vail
13.2 mi
/ 3400 ft gain
Starting at the Meadow Creek trailhead in Frisco, you'll find yourself ending up in East Vail at Gore Lake Trailhead. See all photos here.
The trail in Meadow Creek starts to climb at a gradual pace for the 3-4 miles, after a mile or so, take a l...
Hike Mounts Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron and Bross
4.0
8 mi
/ 3500 ft gain
Find your way to the Kite Lake trailhead near Alma, Colorado. The road up to the trailhead is suitable for most vehicals, if you have a low clearance vehical I would advise parking about a half a mile from the trailhead.
This hike is best describ...
Explore the Temple of the Sun & Moon and Glass Mountain
The temple of the sun and moon are accessed from Cathedral Rd. in Capitol Reef National Park, the road is a 4x4 high clearance vehical road. Upon arriving at the Temples which are called “monoliths”, the giant rocks protrude from the earth, and ar...
Drive the Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park
5.0
Inside Capitol Reed National Park there is a scenic drive. The drive you do have to pay for ($15 bucks a car) but considering the park is free, you may as well!
The drive is about 8 miles long, with pull offs for ideal picture taking, the landsca...
Paddle Board Lake Michigan from Leland Harbor
5.0
For a day on the water, off the shores of Lake Michigan head to Leland. Park in the marina and load onto your paddle boards from the boat ramp. You'll quickly find your way out of the marina, in which you can head right, left or to open water. Eit...
Hike the Ghost Forest Trail and the Dunes of Glen Haven
3 mi
Park your car at the Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead in Glen Haven, Michigan, once parked find your way to the sign for point of reference with the map. You'll find that the Ghost Forest Trail is a 2.8 mile loop. You can start the loop at the trailh...
Camp in Sonora Desert National Monument
3.0
Here you will find free camping on BLM land in the Sonora Desert National Monument (BLM page link). It's easy access from AZ 85. We took BLM road 8000, north of Gila Bend, into washy, sand roads and found easy dispersed camping within 20 minutes o...
Sledding in Red River
If you’re looking for an alternative winter activity to indulge your need for gravity sports, you may take the time to rent a sled from Sitzmark’s for $5 and head over to the library to take your chance at reviving your childhood spirit!
Heading t...
Fat Tire Biking on the Vasa Pathway
10 mi
If you’re looking for a place to fat bike ride in the area, then this is the spot for you! To access the Vasa Pathway you’ll want to head to Timber Ridge Resort, feel free to park in the main area.
From the southeast corner of the Timber Ridge Res...
Explore No Name Point
Not even a mile down Bitter Creek Rd, there’s a right-hand turn that takes you next to this spectacular rock outcropping. There's a little dirt parking area when you come down and around the turn that sits right next to Bitter Creek itself.
It’d ...
Ski Red River Ski Area
The resort itself, sits right in town, with 6 lifts. Two of the lifts come down to the river and access various parts of the town, it’s a place that makes you remember what skiing used to be like.
The mountain has roughly 170 acres of skiable ter...
Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe the Enchanted Forest Snowplay Area
Just above the town of Red River up Bobcat Pass is the Enchanted Forest. As you approach the top of the pass you’ll see signs that point you toward the forest into what looks like a neighborhood. Trust the signs and make the turn. Follow the main ...
Winter Hike Pyramid Point Trail
2.8 mi
/ 570 ft gain
The trail beings at the parking lot, it takes about 20 minutes to get to the famous overlook, about a 570 foot elevation gain. As you start the trail, after about .4 miles you will find a juncture off to your right, stay straight and it will lead ...
Explore Bishop Castle
0.25 mi
/ 26 ft gain
This adventure is a unique experience, perfect for the off seasons. Park along the highway on CO-165 in Rye, Colorado, cross the street and walk into the largest one man project in the USA. You’ll enter under the grand front gate and follow the pa...
Hike to Tuhare Lakes
12 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
Overview: About a 12 mile hike, with 3 alpine lakes, a significant climb and views worthwhile
Photos: See all photos here.
Getting There: The hike is accessed from the Half Moon pass parking lot - from the Fall Creek trailhead. The parking lot and...
Winter Hike Empire Bluff Trail
1.5 mi
/ 170 ft gain
Just outside the village of Empire is where this venture starts. This hike may be the most famous hike in the area. The Empire Bluff Trail provides incredible views of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, South Bar Lake and Lake Michigan!
The hike is sli...
SUP in Remote Cove near Punta Cabras, Baja
Just near Punta Cabras, Baja California, Mexico you'll find this splendor of a cove! Great for supping, low key surfing, and swimming.
If you're coming from the south, just before you reach Punta Cabras you'll find yourself driving on dirt roads f...
Drive the Cathedral Valley Loop
60 mi
These set of roads are classified as 4x4 high clearance vehical roads. Not to mention this part of the park is remote and only about 10% of visitors access it.
To get to Cathedral Valley, we were recommended to drive a “loop” by the park ranger, t...
Hike Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook
2 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Now most of the pictures you see from Capitol Reef are from cathedral valley. But not many take the time to get above the most photographed area of the park. Off of Hartnet Road, at mile 17.6 you will find a small dirt parking lot for the trailhea...
Ski Notch Mountain
10 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
What's not to love - you'll be skiing in the off season!
We did this hike/ski in late June, our skis, boots, and avi gear packed with our hiking shoes on our feet. May could potentially be the most opportune time for this adventure.
The hike you w...
Hike to Eagle Lake, Colorado
5.0
5.5 mi
/ 1036 ft gain
If you find yourself back in the Lime Creek area just outside of Eagle, Colorado and south of Sylvan Lake State Park - you should make the time to get yourself up to Eagle Lake!
The hike starts off of Brush Creek Road and follows a property line i...
Whiskey Blending at Mammoth Distillery
Now, this is something you probably haven't tried yet. Whiskey blending! The experience with Mammoth Distillery was stimulating, educating and so much fun!
Technically we were actually blending bourbon - which we learned all bourbon is whiskey but...
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