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Austin has a well-established reputation as a live music mecca and foodie paradise. What flies a little bit under the radar is Austin's adventure-loving heart. From swimming in natural pools to hiking Mount Bonnell, you'll find that the nights in Austin may belong to music, but the days belong to...

Some of these spots are easy access, just off the side of the road and others require a hike to get up where the flowers are. Although I will share my favorite spots that consistently have large fields of flowers, almost any trail you take in July and August (at least half way up the canyons) wil...

Let’s be honest, the West typically gets all the props for in-your-face towering peaks, dramatic landscapes, and rugged, untamed wilderness. If you give Virginia a chance with its majestic Blue Ridge views, friendly locals, and adventure for days, trust me, it just may find a permanent place in y...

Sure, adventure is all about the journey. But it doesn’t hurt when the final destination comes with lunch (and maybe a cold one) next a beautiful mountain lake, right? If you agree, then you’ll love exploring Washington. With nearly 8,000 lakes across the state, there are plenty of options to sat...

1. The park is absolutely gorgeous- whether you like deserts, mountains, or caves this park has it all. There are several peaks in ther Great Basin National Park that are good for hiking and photography. The main mountain in the park is known as Wheeler peak and stands tall at 13,063 feet. Near t...

Many of us are excited about the arrival of autumn and all that comes with it...the crisp air, cool temperatures, bluebird days, and perhaps most important of all - mountainsides turning gold. The fall colors in Colorado are very different than many of the places to the east. In Colorado, there i...

Whenever you're in Park City, no matter where you are in town, you're never too far from one of the trailheads leading to over 400 miles of trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. That's enough to keep even the most motivated trail junky satisfied for a lifetime. It's no wonder so ...

Sometimes, life happens. I get it. There is a chance most of you guys who happen upon this story are avid hikers, or adventurers. Maybe you're bloggers and paid outdoors athletes who hike the AT to test gear or write for big name media outlets. Me? Well, I'm a dad. I'm a dad to a 10 year old boy....

With one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world lining the western border, Virginia is filled with history and beauty. You can experience it all on one of the many trails throughout the state – from easy, family-friendly walks to challenging rock scrambles – you’re sure to find a hike for you...

While one could spend an entire lifetime exploring all the peninsula has to offer, a long weekend will give you just enough of a glimpse to fall in love with it and inspire you to return again and again! Arrive at the spectacular Lake Quinault Lodge in the early evening to enjoy a sunset on the l...

Check out more photos from the weekend on my website! Camping: Variety of camping on Slate River Rd. - primitive and uniformed (Oh Be Joyful) campgrounds. The road goes back about 15 miles up to Paradise Divide, where it starts to swerve back down toward Gothic with camping the whole way just ...

It is virtually impossible to describe the feeling of hiking in the ancient redwood forests in California. It’s something you need to experience for yourself. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a quick list of some of the best places to chase that feeling. All you need to do is get yourself to the...

Nicolette and I decided we needed a weekend away. We decided one of our days was going to be spent at Big Basin State Park. I had seen a friend's Instagram story and decided I had to make my way out to the forest. We knew the hike was long, but we read in a few different places that it was prett...

The Giant Sequoias and the views of King's Canyon. These are both a must-see if you're in California for any period of time! We drove down Friday night. It's about a five hour drive from us. We got in at 10:30pm or so and managed to snag the last site in the campground we were at. It was COLD, so...

It all started with a simple Google search. My buddy, Cameron, and I were procrastinating studying for our law school finals when we started daydreaming about a getaway. We both love to camp, and we have always wanted to check out the Pacific Northwest, but a quick look at flights and weather...

Far from the crowds of Portland and San Francisco yet less than a day's drive from either, Oregon’s Southern Coast aka "The People's Coast" is some of the most breathtaking and relatively undeveloped coastline in the United States. Mighty rivers cascade through dense emerald forests out to toweri...