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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...

Let’s be honest, summer in Georgia isn’t exactly friendly to a long, exposed day hike. Rather than spending the whole day baking in the sun, head out on one of these easy hikes to a cool, refreshing waterfall. North Georgia is home to some of the most beautiful wilderness in the state and most of...

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...

Southern hospitality and outdoor adventures await in Alabama. From the Gulf Coast to the wooded parks around Birmingham, there are plenty of pockets of wild to explore in the Dixie State. Adventure by Edward Day Take the 60-foot dive into the waters of Lake Martin at Acapulco Rock. This adventure...

Yosemite National Park is home to some of America’s most treasured wilderness and it’s almost certainly already on your bucket list. If you plan to bring the whole family along and you’re looking for a more low-key adventure in the park, check out one of these 8 family-friendly hikes. We've also ...

Back in 2018, I had a chance to visit Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. That park has a fantastic hike named the "Trail of Ten Falls", which features (you guessed it) ten major waterfalls. I was blown away by that place and had anointed it "The definitive waterfall hike" (more accurately would b...

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 am an advocate for all of our National Parks and openly encourage anyone I know who's asking me for advice on planning their next trip to seek the outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful landscapes our country has to offer.  Rather than a beach resort on an island in the Caribbean, I am t...

We love everything about exploring during the winter: bundling up in layers, the crisp fresh air, playing in the snow...count us in for all the winter wonderland fun. We'll admit it though, sleeping outside in the winter takes next level commitment, gear, and tolerance for the cold. Not to say we...

Whether it’s gliding across the lake on a kayak, taking a guided boat tour, or sticking to the trail on a hike, you’re going to fall in love with these alpine lakes in Olympic National Park. Make a long weekend out of it and stay at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort for a few nights and every advent...

Most people think of Napa Valley as miles of vineyards surrounded by golden hills, but during California’s rainy season the state turns a vibrant green and the whole Valley feels more akin to a dreamy Irish fairytale than the sun-drenched Mediterranean. Here is one way to take in all that the Val...

Whether you're craving a long climb to a rushing waterfall or a leisurely walk through a shady forest, Georgia has something for every hiker this spring. As the days begin to grow longer and the temperature starts warming up, there really is no excuse not to get outside and explore Georgia. Check...

Rocky Mountain National Park, or Rocky as it is affectionately known, is one of the most stunning of all the national parks. Rocky is perhaps best known for having the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge road. Trail ridge road was built in 1932 and has since left count...

My girlfriend and I have never been to North Carolina, but we have heard so many good things about Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains that we were incredibly excited when we got the chance to check it out. We knew that the Blue Ridge Parkway was a famous drive. One full of epic views and scen...

On our last full day camping outside of Zion National Park, I was lucky to score a last minute permit to hike the amazing Subway. I did the non-technical bottom up route. The top down route requires rappelling. The hike is only 9 miles but is definitely challenging as you have to cross back and f...

It's difficult to pinpoint what exactly inspired the last-minute five hour drive to Jackson Hole on a split-second decision. Maybe it was the fact that it has been 100+ degrees the whole month of July in Salt Lake City or perhaps that we didn't have any weekend plans. More than that, I believe it...