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Mesa Verde National Park is home to exceptional archeologic sites (over 4,700 in total!) and some of the most beautiful, wide-open landscape in the Western United States. Spend the morning exploring Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, go for a hike to one of the many vistas overlooking the desert...

Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to perhaps some of the most unique landscapes in the United States. Featuring the biggest dunes in North America, GSDNP is located in southern Colorado at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. I had the opportunity to visit for a weekend and practice l...

Nevada and California are heating up for summer, and there's no better place to take a break from the sizzle than at South Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe may be known for its water adventures—and there are plenty of those to be found—but some of the most scenic places can be reached by wandering of...

With cozy cabins, no shortage of hot spring pools, and access to the rugged Idaho backcountry, Burgdorf Hot Springs is the perfect destination for anyone looking for an epic winter adventure in Idaho. Photo: Dusty KleinPhoto: Dusty KleinThe hot springs are big enough for large groups and rather t...

The Grand Teton National Park has a very special place in my heart. They are the first mountains I experienced out west and they are the first mountains I photographed. When my grandfather passed away I started to travel a lot more. I didn't really care about money anymore, I just wanted to have ...

When you think of Utah national parks, you're probably immediately flooded with visions of Delicate Arch, Bryce Canyon, and Angels Landing. These iconic locations are iconic for a reason...they're freakin' gorgeous. In Utah, it's tough to compete for attention in the whole "Beautiful Places" depa...

No matter how much planning takes place, we never know what tomorrow holds, or what lies between us and our destination. That, I think, is the mystery we seek to solve every time we say “yes” to adventure and hit the road. When a friend of mine from high school asked me to watch his van for him w...

DISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD: HORSESHOE BEND Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed spots on the Colorado River. It lies about 120 miles north of Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim and approximately 5 miles from Page, Arizona and nearby Lake Powell. It is a must see staple of the outdoor...

Growing up in Florida involves a lot of time spent on flat land. I started shooting as much as I could in the day time. Sooner or later you start to run out of water pictures; they just start to run together. I decided I would take another approach to photography; night photography. This place he...

We're already getting ready to plan our spring adventures, but that's no reason not to get outside on the regular in the last weeks of winter. Here are five favorite wintertime hikes near Portland, great for locals and out-of-towners alike.Tomlike Mountain, Columbia River GorgeWhen winter conditi...

Backpacking for the first time can be both scary (in a good way!) and exhilarating. Here are a few relatively easy backpacking trips in Washington to get you hiking. Trust me, once you start, you can’t stop!1. Thunder Creek - North Cascades National ParkPhoto: Dawn CoyoteDistance: options for 5-1...

They say once you visit the Carolinas, you never leave. After living here for 8 months, I now have full understanding how a saying like that became so popular in the states. Being a student athlete, I find it extremely hard to make time for these beautiful and spontaneous adventures. However, I s...

Buried in the heart of central Florida's unsuspecting countryside lay little-known aquatic gems that pump out crystal clear, 72-degree water day after day, its history marked only by the fossils found buried in their ever-changing soils. It's here where the mysterious Ichetucknee headwater spring...

Millions of visitors head to national parks in the summer to hike, bike, camp, and swim. Make the most of the season and spend time on, in, or near public land lakes! Here are eight where you can enjoy great views, cool off, and even spend the night getting to know our national park system. Ph...

YOU'RE WELCOME TO JOIN I had never been canyoneering until October of 2016. I texted my friend Val a few weeks prior to the trip to invite her on a Utah "Instameet" hike so we could connect with other outdoor individuals. She replied, "I'm going to be in Zion that weekend. You're welcome to come....

The first time I tasted Sabich I fell in love with the flavorsome combination of salty, creamy, charred and lemony. I wanted to take this Mediterranean dish outside by charring the eggplant in the fire, then piling together the other ingredients in build-your-own style meal.We made this recently ...