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    • Laguna Beach, California

      The Best Views in Laguna Beach

      Surrounded by rolling hills, winding canyons, and the Pacific Ocean, Laguna Beach sure is easy on the eyes. Whether you're looking out over the city from a stunning vantage point or gazing across the water at one of the many gorgeous beaches, the memories will stick with you for days to come. Che...
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    • Texas

      5 Must-Do Adventures Near Houston, Texas

      Tired of the endless hustle & bustle in the nation’s 4th largest city? Need a break from the constant construction and traffic jams within the loop? Then this is the article for you! This list will help you find those much needed escapes from the Bayou City without having to travel very far.1...
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    • Yellowstone, Wyoming

      We Need to Protect the Wolves of Yellowstone

      This is Big Brown, Yellowstone wolf #778. He was killed by a hunter legally outside the park boundary a month ago. He was the last of the Druid line - the most famous and well known pack in the park that was reintroduced in the mid-1990s. This is the closest encounter we have ever had with a wolf...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Yellowstone's Most Adaptable Animal: The Coyote

      Over the next few months, Yellowstone National Park will be going through one of its most drastic seasonal changes, the transition from winter to spring. Snow is progressively starting to melt, temperatures are slowly rising, roads are being plowed and a lot of the parks’ wildlife are making thei...
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    • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

      6 Inspiring Photos from the Smoky Mountains

      Life is busyness. Life is a grind. Often times, life is merely a string of mundane tasks that demand our attention. Regardless of the path one takes, those truths are inevitable.  But there is always enough time to be intentional about who we want to be and how we want our lives to be lived. Ther...
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    • New York

      The Hunt for the Wilderness from New York City

      Leaving via the sticky rabbit warren of Penn Station, we pop up out in New Jersey as the city skyline fades into the distance. Only handfuls of small upstate towns lay ahead, diners, truck stops, closed down antique stores, and the Wilderness.Wonderful wilderness.But first, small towns.The train ...
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    • Denver, Colorado

      Top 10 Gear Picks from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018

      A few times a year, the outdoor industry gathers at Outdoor Retailer to show off the latest and greatest gear, hold discussions and panels covering topics most important to our community, and share ideas for innovation and collaboration across the board. Over a couple days of walking the floor in...
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    • California

      Our Favorite Men's Wetsuits for Surfing

      When we're surfing, it's usually in the chilly (sometimes freezing) waters of Northern California. We get down to San Diego and Ventura when we can, but especially surfing our home break at Ocean Beach, it's important that your suit is toasty and durable. You never want to end a session because y...
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    • Moab, Utah

      3 Days of Climbing and Camping in Moab, Utah

      Moab is one of my favorite places on the planet. It's not off the beaten path and I know I'm just one of millions of visitors every year, but it just never seems to get old. And truth be told, I (mostly) don't mind the crowd. Most of the places I spend time in Moab are climbing spots and while it...
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    • Idaho

      5 Of Idaho's Most Impressive Waterfalls You Need To Explore

      The roaring cascades and towering walls of Idaho’s waterfalls have drawn explorers to the Gem State for decades. Whether you are heading out for a short day trip or planning an extended road trip, make sure you stop to see at least one of Idaho’s most powerful natural wonders. Check out our list ...
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    • Idaho

      Last Chance Campground, Idaho's Perfect Weekend Escape

      Last Chance Campground is the perfect place to escape for the weekend and enjoy some peace and quiet without having to put in too much effort or planning. Photo: Mandy Kennedy The campground is just 30 minutes from the town of McCall, Idaho where you can stock up on food and any last-minute esse...
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    • Pacific Grove, California

      Your Coastal Refuge in the Monterey Bay: Asilomar Hotel

      Beautiful beaches, whales, forested hills, and famous writers all converge at Monterey Bay in central California. Just two hours south of San Francisco, Monterey Bay feels a world apart from the fast-paced life of the city. When a break from the everyday grind is what you need, book yourself a st...
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    • Denver, Colorado

      Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours In Denver (Winter Edition)

      Denver, Colorado is a well known winter adventure destination full of snowy mountains, ski lifts, sunshine, adventurous people, and a wonderful craft beer scene. Browsing through social media will show countless examples of snowy adventures and adventurers with huge smiles on their faces. Althoug...
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    • New Hampshire

      The Perfect Fall Highway - Kancamagus Hwy, New Hampshire

      I have been to New England a couple of times but never during Fall. I was blown away by the beauty of the landscapes at this time of the year. It is really something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. I recommend the Kancamagus highway in New Hampshire! There are a l...
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    • Midway, Utah

      Utah's Midway Ice Castles Are Simply Cool, and Not Just the Temperature!

      Video Link Just as we were getting tired of the brutally frigid temperatures in Utah lately, Midway Ice Castles invited us to a first look at this year's frozen winter paradise, which until now, we had never been to before! To be honest, it was way cooler than we expected, and not just temperatu...
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    • Wyoming

      8 Reasons To Explore Wyoming That Aren't Jackson

      Chances are, you’ve either visited the Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, Grand Teton area, or it’s on your bucket list. Guess what local Wyomingites call that region of our state? Hollywood. Yes, it’s absolutely beautiful, but also touristy and packed with resorts. Beyond the Jackson area lies an entire...
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