United States

Chances also are that you haven’t won a permit in the lottery system. Sure, the Enchantments are beautiful. In fact, they’re drop-dead gorgeous. But for those of us who haven’t won it big in the lottery yet, here are some of my favorite alternatives. These five lesser-known Washington gems have v...

Lake Powell is one of the most stunning locations in the country and truly offers an adventure option for everyone. You can spend your days hiking, rent kayaks or paddle boards, or head out on a boat tour with one of Lake Powell Resort and Marina's expert guides. Once you wear yourself out with a...

Don’t get me wrong. Runyon Canyon can be a great hike. Accessible trailhead. Sweeping views. Clearly marked trails. DOGS. But if celebrity sightings aren’t the primary goal for your trek, trade out that crowded jaunt for something a bit more off the beaten path. You will be rewarded with even bet...

DAY 1. San Francisco, CA > Eureka, CA  It all started on an early foggy morning on HWY 1 just north of San Francisco. The morning was spent heading north up the coast, battling the heavy fog and cold weather.   Mt. Tamalpais State Park  From HWY 1, I took a quick detour through Point Reyes N...

Idaho is a pinnacle for outdoor recreation. With incredible mountain biking trails, paddle-friendly alpine lakes and rivers, and lava tubes, Idaho is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Photo: Dusty Klein Idaho’s Salmon River provides a variety of rapids for first-time and experienced rafters alike ...

When you think of exploring New York, your first thoughts are probably of plays on Broadway, world-class restaurants, and everything else that New York City has to offer. The truth is, the opportunities for outdoor adventure throughout New York state rival the excitement of the city (and for some...

Olympic National Park, located in northwest Washington proves to be an excellent destination for the adventurer of any kind. With multi-night backpacking trips all the way to drive through zoos, the Olympic Peninsula is the perfect destination for families, climbers, hikers, and backpackers alike...

Grand Teton National Park is one of the best parks in the world to visit if you’re an avid backpacker. One might even call it a backpacker’s heaven. With a plethora of stunning alpine terrain, wildlife, and wildflowers, these five backpacking trips are adventures you won’t want to miss. For the p...

“You come for the skiing but you stay for the Summer.” - Charlie Haaker.  Sure, Telluride is a picturesque, Switzerland-like ski town tucked away in a remote corner of Colorado in the San Juan Mountains, but as anyone who has visited knows: it is no homogenous Aspen, and it has a unique culture ...

Big Bend National park is one of the largest, most remote, and least visited national parks in the continental U.S. Because of this, it has the least light pollution of any other national park and offers some of the most spectacular views of the night sky in the lower 48. Its ecologically diverse...

Virginia is definitely an underrated hiking destination. What it lacks in giant rocky peaks or raging rivers, it more than makes up for in rolling hills, babbling creeks, and smiling faces on the trail. Home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia will surprise you with...

In the middle of the desert lies a city that never sleeps. A city that draws million of people each year who seek to win it big at the casinos, party all night to the beats being dropped in the clubs, or experience "Sin City" sipping on a strong cocktail. While the Las Vegas Strip is known the wo...

Aptly nicknamed “The Roof of Idaho,” Mount Borah is not one of those peaks that you can drive most of the way and summit with just a couple miles of hiking - this is a tough hike and shouldn’t be taken lightly. With 30-40% grades, Class 3-4 scrambling, and over 5,000 ft. of elevation gain, it’s g...

One of my girlfriend's favorite movies is Tremors. Yes, 1990 Kevin Bacon. For her birthday weekend we decided it would be fun to visit the area where Tremors was filmed, the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine. In the weeks leading up to the trip we started getting more ideas and expanded the idea to do...

So I'm one of the lucky few who get to put "backcountry photographer" on my resume. While I fully acknowledge how dang cool it is to earn my income from hiking and camping, the reality means long, cold nights by myself. For a recent project photographing a 4-season tent I hiked in to Lake Isabel...

This was my second backpacking trip in Yosemite, with one of my favorite ladies, Meredith, to one of my favorite parks and most breathtaking landscape that one could dream up. We both have busy lives at home, and days are easily filled with errands, work, and just life. These trips are a chance f...