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San Francisco, California
5 Reasons Why You Should Hike The San Francisco Bay Area's Tallest Mountain
If you live in the Bay Area, you’ve probably seen Mt. Diablo looming over from the far stretches of Contra Costa County. As isolated as it is impressive, Mt. Diablo boasts one of the widest reaching views in California. From its summit you can see the Sierra Nevadas to the east and even Mt. Shast...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Your Basecamp for Adventure in Park City, Utah
There are times when we want to be remote, and far from civilization, and times when we want to be in the heart of it all, while not giving up access to great recreation. Enter Newpark Resort in Park City, Utah. Newpark Resort is less than 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and makes for a r...Read more -
Haleiwa, Hawaii
For the Love of the Land
When the temperatures dropped to -50 in Montana, I began planning my great escape. While browsing flights I thought, "somewhere warm, somewhere close to the ocean, and somewhere with fresh food to eat". In all my travels, I had never been to Hawaii. I knew it as everyone does; beautiful beaches, ...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
The 7 Best Spring Hikes In Los Angeles
Everyone needs an occasional break from the rat race and traffic that comes with living in Los Angeles and we have just the escape you need. Celebrate the coming of spring with these short but rewarding hikes, all within an hour of downtown. From exploring hidden caves on the beach, to strolling ...Read more -
Colorado
Colorado's San Juan National Forest is closing to ALL access. Here's what you need to know.
Over the weekend the "416" fire burning outside of Durango more than doubled in size, to 17,000 acres. Over 2,000 homes have been evacuated, and the fire is only around 10% containment. It's the first large fire of what is shaping up to be a terrible fire season in Colorado. Statewide snowpack wa...Read more -
Georgia
5 Family-Friendly Hikes Near Atlanta, Georgia
Is there a better way to celebrate the 4th of July than getting the family outside and exploring Georgia's great outdoors? Throw in the fact that these adventures are close enough to town that you can make it back in time for the holiday BBQ and fireworks and you’ve got a recipe for the perfect 4...Read more -
Putah Creek, California
Black Diamond Men's Momentum Climbing Shoes Review
Meet Braden. Climber, barista, beer enthusiast and all around good dude. Since it's very hard to take photos of myself climbing in the Black Diamond Men's Momentum Shoes, I had Braden put them on and give them a go for a while. The first thing we noticed, the sizes run small. I wear a 10 in regu...Read more -
Virginia
Arlington, Virginia's Top 4 Basecamps For Hikers
Arlington, Virginia has a lot more to offer than government buildings! With miles of trails and parks scattered across northern Virginia, travelers looking to get away from the urban jungle of D.C. have a variety of trekking options. We found four places in and around Arlington where aspiring hik...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Complete an Insane Linkup in Rocky Mountain National Park
You probably know Alex from his free-solo climb of El Capitan or his speed ascent of the Nose. You might not know about his penchant for sufferfests, like climbing all of California's 14ers and biking between them. Or climbing 45 of the most iconic desert towers -- and also traveling by bike. Thi...Read more -
Georgia
Top 8 Spring Hikes Within An Hour Of Atlanta, Georgia
With spring in the air, it's a great time to lace up your boots, pack up the car, and head out for a day of hiking. Luckily for hikers in Atlanta, you don't have to travel too far to find incredible hiking destinations. Whether you're looking for 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or a ...Read more -
Colorado
From Sea Level to 14,000 ft. - Checking off my First 14er in Colorado
I've always wanted to chase the fall colors and the golden aspens in Colorado I have always heard about and seen pictures of so this fall I booked a flight to Denver, rented a mini SUV and was off to the mountains. For the first couple of days I was in awe by the beauty that Colorado had to offer...Read more -
Everglades, Florida
It's Now or #Neverglades: The Impact of Climate Change on Everglades National Park
The GoodI grew up in South Miami, just 15 miles away from the expansive sawgrass river that comprises the majority of Everglades National Park. As a kid, I am not sure I really appreciated the intimate beauty of the park. Once I got older and learned how much the park truly has to offer, I starte...Read more -
Seattle, Washington
5 Trail Runs For Busy Seattleites
Seattle has many miles of paved trails throughout the city, but hitting the trails doesn’t just have to be for weekend pursuits. There are many opportunities for singletrack and these trails are all within 20 miles of downtown Seattle. So get up, get dirty, and get to work before your boss. These...Read more -
Washington
Road Trip: Florida to Washington
I have lived in Florida my entire life. Don’t get me wrong it has its perks, if you enjoy theme parks, sand in places you can’t imagine, or skin cancer. Kidding; well not really.I got into photography about two years ago or so. I love it. Something that is subjective in how you see something is p...Read more -
Glacier, Montana
Jumbo Glacier: Where Do We Go From Here?
Why is Jumbo Valley so important? Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed development in Jumbo Valley—the heart of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains. Located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, 55km west of nearest town Invermere, the resort would occupy 6,000 hectares and access fo...Read more -
Hawaii
Watch Amazing Footage of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
It's mind-boggling to try to comprehend the timespan and method in which dramatic natural landscapes were created. Looking out at Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, for example, it's difficult to imagine a 4,000 ft. thick glacier carving its way through the Sierra about a million years ago. There ...Read more