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Jackson, Mississippi
Explorer Spotlight: Jackson Smith
Name: Jackson Smith | Age: 21 | Location: Salt Lake City, UT. What’s your day job? I work on the Grounds crew at the University of Utah. What are your favorite things to do outside? During the winter I do a lot of backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering all throughout the Wasatch mountains....Read more -
Chickaloon, Alaska
The Perfect Weekend Getaway from Anchorage
STAY: -Sheep Mountain Lodge : this is such a beautiful setting. There are several options for lodging, you can even camp. I would recommend booking a private room/cabin with a shared bathroom, that's all you need. The bathroom is so clean and there are multiple so you will never have to wait. ...Read more -
Denver, Colorado
With VF move, Denver cements itself as a leader in the outdoor recreation economy
You've probably heard of VF Corp, or one of their subsidiary brands (like The North Face, Eagle Creek, Jansport, Vans, and Smartwool). They're a heavy hitter in the outdoor apparel industry, and their move to Denver is a big one. All-in-all, it should bring around 800 jobs, as they migrate some e...Read more -
Utah
Slickrock Running: Gear Testing 5 Essentials In Moab, Utah
I’ve been venturing to Moab and it’s surrounding sandcastles for the past fourteen years. Every time, I sink my toes and soul in a little deeper. As a climber, I’ve spent a lot of time scaling Moab’s cliffs, but wandering cross-country in the desert is a new way for me to see more of this wild la...Read more -
California
The 4 Best Hotels For Coastal Getaways in Northern California
With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, people are packing up the cars and flocking to the beach. Although Southern California beaches offer sun, surf, and excellent people-watching, Northern California beaches are the hidden gems of the Golden State. These four destinations include pl...Read more -
Truckee, California
La Sportiva Women's Skwama Climbing Shoe Review
Confident, sexy, and with just the right amount of aggression, the Women's Skwama climbing shoes are a nice addition to the La Sportiva line, and my new climbing favorite shoe. I've been climbing in the Men's Skwamas for the past two years. Once I broke in the shoes (I sized down two full sizes f...Read more -
Olympic, Washington
Take A Five Minute Break To Explore Olympic National Park
Could you use a break from the work day? There's no better way to do so than by joining More Than Just Parks for a tour of Olympic National Park.Read more -
Maine
The Debate about a New National Monument in Maine’s Northern Woods
On August 24, 2016 President Obama designated 87,500 acres of Maine’s northern Woods as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Before it was officially christened, and now after, there was some debate surrounding whether or not calling national attention to the area would have a positiv...Read more -
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
How to fall in love with Lake Tahoe (if you don't ski or snowboard)
Growing up in Northern California with a not-very outdoorsy family, I thought Lake Tahoe was just a skiing destination. Once I reached adulthood and could form my own “field trips,” I discovered the vast recreation opportunities the area offers. In January, during a light-snow winter, my friend...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Calling an Audible to Yosemite
Way back in February of 2016, me and a couple of close friends had elaborately planned a week-long backpacking trip to the Canadian Rockies for late September. The two big adventures we had planned for our trip included overnight stays at Mount Assiniboine and Floe Lake. In late September of 2015...Read more -
Colorado
Colorado is Officially Open for the 2016-2017 Winter Season
This time of year is always exciting in the ski industry, more so in Colorado. In late fall we often have a handful of ski film premieres, like Level 1's Pleasure and Teton Gravity Research's Tight Loose, both incredible films in my opinion. A few weeks after, the snow begins to fall in the high-...Read more -
Idyllwild, California
Do Not Eat Hot Wings Before Hiking
On Saturday morning I set out to hike Mt. San Jacinto with a bunch of new friends. It’s a 12 mile walk with 4,500 ft of elevation gain—an all day affair for us. The night before, I went to Buffalo Wild Wings with a different group of friends and tried their two hottest wings: Mango Habanero and B...Read more -
California
Visit Native California Spotlight: Anthony Purnel and Pergish Carlson
The Visit Native California content series aims to shine a spotlight on the many different ways visitors can learn about, and learn from, the state’s 100+ tribes. From museums to guided tours to attractions at state and national parks, there are countless ways to experience Native American cultur...Read more -
Virginia
My Experience at a NASA Social Event
Get a behind the scenes tour of NASA and photograph a rocket launch from a front-row seat? Yes please! I had the amazing opportunity to attend a NASA Social event for the Northrop Grumman CRS-13 cargo launch from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Chincoteague, Virginia. Plot twist the actual ...Read more -
Lake Serene, Washington
Searching for Serenity on the Hike to Lake Serene
We went into this hike knowing it was 8 miles round trip and a portion of it being 1300 feet straight up in 1.3 miles. We expected the weather to be really snotty and rainy, but it was a lot better than we expected. Typically, this would just be your normal hike, but for Em, HAHA NOOOOOOO. Eve...Read more -
Mount Rainier, Washington
Chasing Epic Views in Mount Rainier National Park
Located inside Mount Rainier National Park, the Pinnacle Peak trail offers epic views of Mount Rainier while you ascend to the saddle between Pinnacle Peak and Plummer Peak. When you reach the saddle the trail continues unmaintained in which you can go right to Plummer, or left to Pinnacle and be...Read more