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Mesa Verde National Park has something for everyone from easy, wheelchair accessible trails and scenic overlooks to strenuous 8 mile hikes and adventurous ranger tours with history of an entire culture. Whether you have a weekend or an entire week, there is no shortage of things to do while you'r...

Sunny skies, year-round perfect weather, and stellar sunsets complemented by rugged backcountry terrain make Arizona an adventurer’s dreamland. From the North Country’s pine forested rim that drops into the depths of the Grand Canyon to the picturesque Sonoran Desert landscape of central and sout...

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. If you have ever been there then this statement is obvious. But what about those who have never been? I have been 21 times in the last two years and until my most recent trip I had never taken someone who had not been before. This time I...

California has gotten more rain than usual this winter, making for a beautiful spring. The waterfalls are running and the flowers are blooming! I took a trip to see if I could see some of the bloom because flowers can come and go so fast in SoCal.  Walker Canyon Walker Canyon has bloomed with or...

Whether you're planning an extended fall road trip or you're an Idaho local looking for an adventure this weekend, now is a great time to explore the outdoors in Idaho. Camping, photography, hot springs...everything in Idaho is better in the fall. The autumn foliage makes for amazing photos and t...

With North America's tallest waterfall, ancient granite boulders protruding thousands of feet out of deep, lush valleys, and the Giant Sequoias that California is so well known for, Yosemite National Park epitomizes diversity in natural wonder. We know Yosemite has always been on your bucket list...

If you’re looking for a three-day getaway in the United States, you cannot go wrong with the Emerald City in the Evergreen State: Seattle, Washington. Stereotypes of never-ending rain aside, Seattle offers a diverse mix of activities and scenery to satisfy any modern day traveler.On top of numero...

While the "super bloom" is being experienced in several places throughout California, perhaps the best place to catch it in Orange County is in Lake Elsinore. I would recommend heading to Walker Canyon where you'll find a series of fairly easy trails. Park along Lake St. road and then begin up th...

A handful of us here at The Outbound are based in San Francisco and as you can imagine, a regular dose of the outdoors is crucial to our happiness (and sanity). Lucky for us, we're just a short drive over the Golden Gate Bridge from Marin County, home to hundreds of miles of hiking trails and som...

“I’ve always wanted to go there!” are six words that used to trickle out of my mouth more often than veggies went in. Just as often were the two words “One day…” I once lived a life of hesitation and slept in a deep well of procrastination. I found every excuse in the book for why I couldn’t do s...

Those who know, know, that Paso Robles is perhaps the most free-wheeling, iconoclastic wine area in California. And what makes it such a fantastic place for growing grapes - being surrounded by Big Sur and the Santa Lucia Mountains - also makes it a fantastic destination for those looking to add ...

For a Utah native, it took me way too long to finally hike the Zion Narrows. I was able to squeeze it in on a trip to St. George for a family wedding, and although I only had half a day to visit the park, it was worth the 100+ degree weather and insane crowds that also spent their Fourth of July ...

It's hard to pass up a day of chillin at the beach when you live in San Diego and have a day off, but every now and then, it's a good idea to mix things up and gain a new perspective on this beautiful area. From sea cliffs to mountain summits, there are tons of great spots to post up and take in ...

Thud, thud, thud. My knees feel every inch of the ground as I pound the trail again and again, each step sending an electric shock of protest up each leg. My forehead, neck, and arms are coated in a thin veneer of salt that feels like sandpaper in the baking desert sun. I’ve been taking meticulou...

Whether you were born and raised in Chattanooga or you’ve only visited briefly, it being the only place to reign as Outside Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” on two occasions comes to no surprise. Now, if you consider yourself an outdoor enthusiast and you haven’t been to Chattanooga, let alone heard o...

Just in time for the start of the New Year, we welcome our country’s 63rd official national park. New River Gorge (referred to as “The New” by locals) is located in the southeastern part of West Virginia. Though adventurers have come to enjoy the myriad of outdoor activities since the 1960s, its ...