Between Lake Kachess and Lake Cle Elum, the 12-mile loop ended up being a race against the clock. Snow, ragging creeks, tree wells, wind, and rain created a recipe for adventure!
The removal of the "Into the Wild" bus brings up some interesting conversations about what imperative (if any) the the state has to keep us "safe" in the wilderness.
After years of drawing travelers from all over the world to a remote and difficult-to-access location in Alaska, the "Magic Bus" has been removed for safety reasons.
I wanted to go to Japan, eat sushi, see weird stuff and take a squillion photos. My wife wanted to go to the mountains of northern Italy, breathe fresh air, hike trails and climb mountains. I’m glad she got her way.
Sometimes you need a break from the city - even a beautiful, small city like Dublin. The small fishing harbor of Howth is bustling on the weekends, tranquil on weekday afternoons, and the easiest day trip you will find from central Dublin.
I escaped Spokane one springtime with a group of friends from our college outdoors club. We headed west and were met by rain, a picturesque view of Goat Lake, and characters from the trail.
What on earth would I do if four bears came into my camp? Why, I would die of course. Literally shit myself lifeless.
– Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods
At up to $45 a night in Colorado's most popular areas, camping can feel more like a luxury than a chance to get outdoors for a weekend escape. Luckily, some of the best camping in Colorado costs absolutely nothing.
As a volunteer through WorkAway, I was able to explore the island of Skopelos, get to know the local community, and help maintain a trail system that has been around for centuries.
With the recent Covid-19 pandemic and following CDC, state and local recommendations for less crowds, the park has started a new reservation system for this summer. You cannot enter without a permit, so plan ahead. So far, I think it is a great step so that the park is not overly crowded and it is a more enjoyable experience overall.
This heavy duty waterproof backpack is large enough to fit a good amount of gear in for a day on the water or in the elements, with details that appeal to a variety of uses.
If your dogs could talk, I’m guessing they’d let you know that dog-friendly camping is pretty high up on their list of favorite things to do — right up there with chomping on juicy bones and rolling in dead stuff. If you want to develop a relationship with your dog that enables you to delve into adventures big and small, training should be your very first priority.
In less than two years, I went from intern to marketing director at age 24 with no formal marketing training. Here's the story of how I became Marketing Director for Delaware State Parks!
