Coleville, California

Here are 23 things I learned from my time on the trail: 1. The summit isn’t where you learn who you are or what you’re made of. It’s somewhere during the climb. 2. Wildflowers offer a beautiful lesson in resiliency. 3. If there’s a hell, it’s surely filled with mosquitoes. 4. You can literally n...

I want to talk about something that I kind of suck at for a little bit. In early October I was honored to go on a trip with two amazing photographers and great people, Jude Allen, and Jordan Herschel. I had pitched an idea of documenting the amazing fall colors and highlighting ethical and respo...

This story is presented by Oboz. After the wettest recorded winter in the Sierra, the sun has finally started appearing again, signaling spring. The last month has consisted of rain, snow, and sleet on repeat. Today though, it is finally a sunny day in early April, and it is my weekend! Over the...

Growing up in Northern California with a not-very outdoorsy family, I thought Lake Tahoe was just a skiing destination. Once I reached adulthood and could form my own “field trips,” I discovered the vast recreation opportunities the area offers.  In January, during a light-snow winter, my friend...

Many think of Lake Tahoe as a world-class ski destination but locals know it best for being a fantastic escape from the sweltering heat of California Central Valley or, well, all of Nevada and an excellent basecamp for a vast assortment of outdoor adventures, from backpacking to wake surfing to s...

Nevada and California are heating up for summer, and there's no better place to take a break from the sizzle than at South Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe may be known for its water adventures—and there are plenty of those to be found—but some of the most scenic places can be reached by wandering of...

Presented by Nation's Vacation. Day 1: Sunset serenity and starlit splendor Our journey began with a scenic 50-minute drive from Reno airport, taking us through the mountain pass and into South East Lake Tahoe, where Zephyr Cove Resort is located. We checked in and settled into the cabin that w...

Drive to Zephyr Cove, get out of the car, and just go. In any direction there are endless adventures. Book a campsite, cabin, or room in the lodge in advance and you are well on your way. 1. Camp at Zephyr Cove Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove is one of the most convenien...

Zephyr Cove is the ideal location to experience everything that Lake Tahoe has to offer. With boating adventures and wake surfing, kayaking and stand up paddling, lakeside camping and even parasailing, the options truly are endless and everything you need is right at your fingertips. If the ideal...

I had only been paddle boarding once before my friends suggested we take some boards out on the partially frozen Tioga Lake this past Fourth of July weekend. This experience easily blew any other SUP’ing experience out of the water. We had all escaped to Mammoth Lakes for the holiday in search of...

California has the most concentrated number of national parks in a single state in the U.S.! Can you name all nine? If you’re looking for entertainment or rich history, you’ll find it here with famous landmarks galore. There are also sunny beaches, breathtaking mountain peaks, otherworldly deser...

Millions of visitors head to national parks in the summer to hike, bike, camp, and swim. Make the most of the season and spend time on, in, or near public land lakes! Here are eight where you can enjoy great views, cool off, and even spend the night getting to know our national park system. Ph...

Backpacking has become somewhat of a meditation for me. Driving out of the chaotic city of San Francisco before the sun has risen, parking the car and carrying nothing but a backpack into the woods- it has become a moment of clarity and a refresh button. Desolation Wilderness is one of those plac...

I get it. This story is not necessarily very new, innovative or sexy. But to my credit, I've had so many friends asking me for a simple 101 on how to "do" Yosemite, and there really isn't anything that nails this purpose online, so the practical value of this is in my view indisputable. So forgiv...

If you’re just getting into backpacking or even looking for your very first experience in the backcountry, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to start than Yosemite National Park. While backpacking solo is an amazing experience, for a beginner we would recommend you go with friends or te...

Sponsored by TINCUP® Whiskey. If you're considering camping in Yosemite National Park, you're in for a treat. From items you definitely don't want to forget to bring (like the new TINCUP Adventure Pack) to practical campsite wisdom (clean! up!), here are 10 tips to have the best trip ever that...