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How can you explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in just two days, you might ask? Either you finally have your two days off of work after a long forty hour week and you’re located in Colorado, or you might be on your next great American road trip and only have two days to explore N...

The leaves are changing colors, sweaters are coming out of storage, and a warm campfire has never been more inviting. With fall settling in quickly, now is the time to make plans to catch Idaho’s beautiful foliage. Don’t wait on this one - these colors will be gone before you know it! Photo: Josh...

West Virginia gets a bad rap for lopping off the tops of their mountains and, sadly, it's not without good reason. However, as I've ventured into the "Wild and Wonderful" state on weekend excursions over the past 7 years, I've discovered if you search hard enough and look in the right places, you...

With wide open mountain meadows, endless views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains and wild ponies grazing everywhere, Grayson Highlands State Park is truly a bucket list item for hikers and backpackers alike. Here's why:1. The ViewsDue to multiple wild fires, there are endless views of the ...

Nothing invites adventure more than perfect summer conditions and long days filled with ample hours of sunlight. Idaho’s Salmon River is the perfect way to tap into that summer adventure with wild rapids, breathtaking scenery, riverside hot springs, and beautiful beaches. This is an epic summer t...

Colorado is home to a pretty spectacular variety of backcountry huts, stunning mountain ski cabins, and other public and private winter getaways in the high country. The huts offer shelter from the biting winter cold as well as a base for winter adventures like backcountry skiing. Here are a few ...

I am no expert, but for me, photographing the night sky is a challenge because the process is very different than what you would do in photographing a sunrise or sunset or maybe a mountain vista. There are much longer exposures, image stacking, iso variants, lens variants, and you need a clear sk...

Wildlife in Yosemite Valley is vastly different according to seasons. Bears will be in hibernation, antlers will have been shed for the season, but there are a few stars to keep your eyes peeled for. Most notably, the hunting coyotes.  Coyotes spend most of their time avoiding humans (we have tha...

Located on the south shore of the world’s largest freshwater lake and in the heart of the Upper Peninsula’s Huron Mountains (mountains, at least, by Midwestern standards), Marquette is an outdoor destination all year long. Add over 12 feet of winter snowfall and a serious investment in snow-based...

Similar to a sommelier, a good cicerone pairs the right beer with tasty food.  We put together some fun hikes and paired them with favorite eateries in the Wasatch Range of Utah. 1. Hike to the Living Room Photo: Hannah Weaver First on our flight of trail-to-tavern hikes is the Living Room. The ...

1. Cape Henlopen State Park This newly renovated campground is only minutes from the beach, but surrounded by maritime forest.  2. Trap Pond State Park This serene campground is located beside beautiful baldcpyress swamps, so be sure to take a kayak out to explore the water during your visit.  3....

I've visited Zion National Park twice this year and the experience between the two visitations were like night and day. Zion National Park is by no means a secret, and for good reason. Hikes such as the "death defying" Angels Landing, and the infamous Narrows are locations which are sought after ...

If I had to guess, I'd say Pennsylvania isn't very high on most travelers' lists of "must-see destinations." Pittsburgh and Philadelphia bookend 46,055 square miles of farmland, state forests and Amish country - none of which anyone's told me they're dying to see. Having went to school in central...

I admittedly haven’t spent much time traveling around California’s Central Coast. My solo trips usually take me to the Sierra, but the hills were green this spring and I heard the cycling in the area was great, so I headed down to Santa Maria Valley for a few days alone. Ride your bike through wi...

Colorado is known for its tall mountains and great winter sports. This is all I thought the state was good for but now, after spending 17 days in this sunny state I have been proven wrong first hand. With driving, kayaking, climbing, hiking, camping, exploring and drinking you can have one wild e...

Beyond the busy city, New York's diverse terrain is a mecca for nature lovers. You’ll be amazed by the distinct experiences you can enjoy on a single camping trip. From impressive gorges and rolling hills to stunning waterfalls and blue lakes, New York has something for every camper. Check out so...