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“I got kicked out of this bar when I was 21,” my father, Matt, revealed to me as we walked to Whiskey Jacques’ in downtown Ketchum, Idaho. He explained that he had to escort one of his fraternity brothers out of the bar after the man had tried to help himself to a beer from across the counter aft...

After a trail run on the Dipsea Trail in Marin County this past weekend, I was once again blown away at what an amazing gem this region of California is. The rolling green hills and lush redwood forests are especially mesmerizing in the springtime. A short 25-minute drive across the Golden Gate B...

Idaho is home to some of the most remote wilderness in the country, yet it somehow remains an under-the-radar adventure destination. That’s good news for anyone who enjoys peace and quiet in the great outdoors. Even the most popular spots aren’t too crowded and if you head into the backcountry, y...

Think hiking season in Colorado ended with the arrival of snow? Think again! If you’re not afraid to bundle up and get your blood pumping for warmth, a winter hike or snowshoe in Colorado has a lot to offer the outdoors enthusiast. Don’t leave the stunning winter scenery to the skiers. Get up clo...

"Yup, I'm stuck." The thought went through my head as one hand numbly held the mossy canyon wall while the other gripped the fly rod handle. Below me the turquoise water of the Duckabush River swirled by before it exited the narrow canyon and into a deep pool. "Don't be dumb." Taking a swim in th...

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex is beautiful. The lake is 23 miles long and has many backcountry campsites and islands to land on (one must have a backcountry permit to camp obtained at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount)....

Montana is filled with untamed wilderness, and diverse landscapes. In June of this past summer, my best friend and I decided to take full advantage of Montana's backcountry. We did a three day backpacking trip to Emerald and Heather Lakes, located deep within Hyalite Canyon, just south of Bozeman...

We know you’ll never get tired of Multnomah Falls, but let’s be honest – there are too many beautiful Oregon waterfalls to resist exploring elsewhere. These five, lesser-known falls offer both seclusion and a wide diversity of natural charm to all levels of cascade seekers.1. Abiqua FallsThis 92 ...

Idaho is home to some of the most incredible landscapes in the country and summer is a great time to get outside and take it all in. Whether you want to hike or mountain bike the trails or cruise the open road on one of Idaho many gorgeous scenic drives, the views of Idaho's incredible natural at...

Crammed into a pocket of the San Juan Range at approximately 8,200 feet, just below Red Mountain Pass, lies a small town taken over each year by a large community of Alpine climbers - weekend warriors and legends alike. Like most lost mining towns in the high Rockies, Ouray, Colorado is a remnant...

If you’re a mountain biker, it’s likely that Moab’s famous slickrock has been on your radar for awhile now. If you’ve been lucky enough to actually cross it off your bucket-list, you already know that it’s tough to beat. We spent a few amazing days exploring the trails with our good friends at Th...

Congress passed an omnibus spending bill early Friday morning and along with it, a load of other legislation including some big provisions about the outdoors. Somewhat unexpectedly, there’s a lot of good news for public lands. Here’s some of what outdoor enthusiasts should be stoked about: Fire f...

 (A sub zero Morning On Wallowa Lake, December 2016) Last month, a few of my friends and I traveled to Joseph, Oregon and got a cabin in the Wallowas. If you haven’t made it out to this little corner of Oregon, you're really missing out. Nicknamed “The Oregon Alps,” the Wallowas have incredible s...

Washington’s lush green forests, lofty glacial peaks and pristine alpine lakes are well documented and for good reason. Each year, during the warmer months, Seattleites flock to the Cascade and Olympic Ranges in search of summery backcountry adventures filled with hot hikes, cool swims, long days...

Wild and beautiful — these are two words often used to describe Everglades National Park, a 1.5 million-acre tropical and sub-tropical preserve in southern Florida. Sometimes called the "River of Grass," the Everglades is a spectacular landscape of wetlands, lakes, rivers, and bays. It's also hom...

I hate being a tourist, and I've never been more of a touristy tourist than last summer when I visited Yellowstone National Park during the 4th of July weekend. It wasn't ideal, and I was disappointed that I didn't get to spend as much time photographing as I would have liked, but the trip was in...