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Salt Lake City, Utah
The Great Salt Lake: Better Than It Smells
Before moving to the Salt Lake area, I had only ever driven by The Great Salt Lake on my way to California. I really didn't know anything about it, and never bothered to explore it. The first time I actually stopped to walk out to the shoreline, I was pretty turned off because of the smell. I thi...Read more -
Mount Rainier, Washington
Chasing Epic Views in Mount Rainier National Park
Located inside Mount Rainier National Park, the Pinnacle Peak trail offers epic views of Mount Rainier while you ascend to the saddle between Pinnacle Peak and Plummer Peak. When you reach the saddle the trail continues unmaintained in which you can go right to Plummer, or left to Pinnacle and be...Read more -
California
The 4 Best Hotels For Coastal Getaways in Northern California
With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, people are packing up the cars and flocking to the beach. Although Southern California beaches offer sun, surf, and excellent people-watching, Northern California beaches are the hidden gems of the Golden State. These four destinations include pl...Read more -
Glacier, Montana
In Search Of Glacier Lilies
After a decade of hiking the mountains of south-western British Columbia I've come to realize that as much as I love reaching mountain summits, it is the array of wildflowers that really inspires me to head into the backcountry each summer. With the help of a camera and a superb guide book, I've ...Read more -
Truckee, California
La Sportiva Women's Skwama Climbing Shoe Review
Confident, sexy, and with just the right amount of aggression, the Women's Skwama climbing shoes are a nice addition to the La Sportiva line, and my new climbing favorite shoe. I've been climbing in the Men's Skwamas for the past two years. Once I broke in the shoes (I sized down two full sizes f...Read more -
Red River, New Mexico
3 Summer Activities in the Mountain Haven of Red River, New Mexico
Red River, New Mexico, is the summer destination you didn't know you were dreaming of. Nestled into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the one-time mining town is perched at 8,750 feet elevation and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. Make the Red River Ski & Summer Area your home base,...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Get Outside: Best View Of Yosemite
Get Outside is a weekly dose of inspiration to get you off the couch and enjoying what nature has to offer.Some adventures require miles of hiking or days of backpacking to reach the payoff. Getting to this epic view required nothing more than a hammock, my favorite snacks, and some good company....Read more -
Virginia
My Experience at a NASA Social Event
Get a behind the scenes tour of NASA and photograph a rocket launch from a front-row seat? Yes please! I had the amazing opportunity to attend a NASA Social event for the Northrop Grumman CRS-13 cargo launch from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Chincoteague, Virginia. Plot twist the actual ...Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
4 Ways to Stay in Santa Cruz, California
From coastal campgrounds to elegant digs surrounded by towering redwoods, this laid-back central California city has it all. Dreaming of life on the coast? This spring, Visit Santa Cruz County is giving away a two night, three day stay in Santa Cruz. The winner will receive a stay in a two-bedroo...Read more -
California
Visit Native California Spotlight: Anthony Purnel and Pergish Carlson
The Visit Native California content series aims to shine a spotlight on the many different ways visitors can learn about, and learn from, the state’s 100+ tribes. From museums to guided tours to attractions at state and national parks, there are countless ways to experience Native American cultur...Read more -
Oregon Coast Highway, Oregon
Wild Rivers, Wild Seas: The 2018 Holiday Lookbook
Our team took a trip up to the stunning Oregon Coast to test out some amazing new products from some of our favorite brands. Check out the full story here.Read more -
Colorado
Colorado is Officially Open for the 2016-2017 Winter Season
This time of year is always exciting in the ski industry, more so in Colorado. In late fall we often have a handful of ski film premieres, like Level 1's Pleasure and Teton Gravity Research's Tight Loose, both incredible films in my opinion. A few weeks after, the snow begins to fall in the high-...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Fall In Love With Yosemite In Less Than 10 Minutes
We know you don't need any more reasons to add Yosemite to your adventure to-do list, it's probably already there. Just to get you even more excited about it, here is some spectacular footage from Project Yosemite of one of the most impressive national parks in the world.Read more -
Yosemite, California
Calling an Audible to Yosemite
Way back in February of 2016, me and a couple of close friends had elaborately planned a week-long backpacking trip to the Canadian Rockies for late September. The two big adventures we had planned for our trip included overnight stays at Mount Assiniboine and Floe Lake. In late September of 2015...Read more -
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
How to fall in love with Lake Tahoe (if you don't ski or snowboard)
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...Read more -
Maupin, Oregon
Rafting the Lower Deschutes
As the pandemic raged on, I found myself stuck at home and in need of adventure. After years of thinking about ordering a raft, I decided it was time. Months later it arrived and I was ready to get on the water. I called up my friends Hugh and Doug to set up a trip together. It had been a decade...Read more