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Ridge to Bridge is an annual fundraiser for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to create a continuous 550+ mile trail for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians along the ridgelines overlooking San Francisco Bay. Ridge to Bridge, which typica...

It does not matter whether I am car camping with luxuries or on an expedition to climb some of the worlds most remote peaks, my Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 Sleeping Bag goes everywhere I go. As a 3-season 20-degree bag, I have happily used it on chilly summer nights in the Blue Ridge Mountain...

What do you do when you have finals and a sunny day? Drive to a lake and hammock, duh. I just got out of class daydreaming of going out and just relaxing in the sun. I have a reputation in class for not showing up if the sun's out, so when someone asked me why I was in class, I asked myself the s...

Don’t worry about finding a babysitter if you’re planning an adventure-filled trip to Idaho. While there are plenty of towering, rocky peaks to summit across the state, there are even more leisurely hikes, peaceful lakes, and kid-sized adventures that will be plenty of fun for Mom and Dad, too. W...

As of Tuesday July 10, 2018, there are 14 fires burning over 191,000 acres in Colorado. Over half of that is from a single, human-caused fire. At least one other fire was caused by humans (with 6 more having unknown or under-investigation statuses). There have been at least 130 homes/structures d...

Riding a bike never seems to get old. It brings out the kid in all of us and it’s tough to beat the pure fun of riding downhill with the wind in your face. Plus, biking allows you to cover a lot more ground than you might just walking or running. Whether you’re an experienced mountain biker or ju...

The answer is YES! As you start, you’ll think "this isn’t so bad", but the gentle rise of the lower portion quickly turns into a quad-burning, legs-quivering, heart-pounding intense workout with a vertical elevation gain of 2,000 feet in just a mile. The straight up trail of over 2,700 stairs loo...

Whether you're looking for an easy, family-friendly hike, a chill day on the coast, or your next epic adventure into the backcountry, Georgia has something for every explorer. Check out our list of the Peach State's 10 best adventures and start making your plans to explore Georgia today! 1. Explo...

Idaho has been dubbed "The Gem State" for good reason. The jagged mountain ranges and smaller, local crags provide over 1,500 different climbing routes in Idaho with gorgeous views of incredible terrain. Each climbing route has a unique perspective to offer, so climbers exploring Idaho's cannot g...

Photo: Patrick LewisThere’s something for everyone in Texas: cosmopolitan Dallas, artistic Austin, and world class barbecue pretty much everywhere. To get away from the fast-paced city life and explore the best of Texas natural beauty, travelers should consider navigating the waters in a tube. Fr...

The International Climbers' Festival has been going on every year in Lander, Wyoming for the last 25 years. I’ve been wanting to do a road trip through the Northwest all year. It worked out perfectly that The Gluten Free Bar needed somebody at the festival to serve up breakfast on the last mornin...

After nearly a year in lockdown (and a month dealing with a COVID case in our household), it was finally time for our annual trip to Pinetop, Arizona. Because property is expensive, we choose to rent a beautiful little cabin from Whispering Pines Resort. The cabins are cozy and spaced out enough ...

Yesterday, a mountain lion attacked a trail runner near Horsetooth Mountain Open Space in Fort Collins, CO. While mountain lions are common on the Front Range of Colorado, attacks are rare, as the animals prefer to avoid humans. Since 1990, Colorado has had 16 injuries as a result of mountain lio...

There are so many incredible outdoor opportunities in Salt Lake City. That’s why this three day adventure is full of diversity. Whether you’re coming in the dead of winter or the dog days of summer, there is always adventure to be had. You’re not going to see it all in three days, but you’ll defi...

Until this past March, I had never ventured into the state of Idaho. I’d heard rumors of small towns and beautiful sweeping mountains. These rumors were constantly confirmed by my friends who were born and raised in the state. From what I could tell, it was the place to be. A hidden gem of backco...

Yosemite is one of America's most popular national parks, attracting over four million visitors in 2015! Like most parks, the majority of that activity occurs during the warm summer months. The days are long, camping is easy, and all the roads are open, which help usher in crowds of nature-seekin...