Originally written for RootsRated It's the wildest section of the entire Appalachian Trail—and easily one of the most challenging. Stretching from Monson, Maine to Abol Bridge just south of Baxter State… Read More
Month: May 2016
15 Outdoor Adventures to Knock Off Your Asheville Bucket List in 2016
Originally written for RootsRated Here you are, standing at the headwaters of a brand new year. As the steady current of days rolls by, we challenge you to dive in headfirst. Go ahead… Read More
The Best-Kept Secret Trails Around Boise and Beyond
Originally written for RootsRated Along Stanley-Landmark Road in the Boise National Forest’s Bear Valley, it’s easy to miss an old, unmarked forest road that offers access to a hidden gem… Read More
4 Adventurous Weekend Escapes Near Asheville
Originally written for RootsRated Autumn has reached its peak here in Asheville, and we have the traffic to prove it. Our small city has been jam-packed with leaf-peepers, weekend-warriors, festival-goers, and… Read More
5 Amazing Places to Camp in Olympic National Park
Originally written for RootsRated There's nothing quite like the feeling of emerging from your tent in the morning. After the cold shock of unzipping the sleeping bag has worn off, and… Read More
The All-American Summer Road Trip for Adventure Seekers
There’s nothing quite like the freedom of the open road, but an epic trip is only as good as its itinerary. Here, we’ve mapped out an 8,687-mile journey to some must-see spots… Read More
The Life-Changing Adventures of the Gap Year
For many people, the trajectory through life goes something like this: Fumble awkwardly through high school, muddle semi-soberly through college, slave away at a low-paying job or several jobs, and then… Read More
Think You Could Hit Every National Park in the Lower 48 in One Go?
Let’s be clear: This is a ridiculous quest. Most of us will never in our lifetimes have enough time or wherewithal to visit every national park in the continental U.S.… Read More
A Visit to New England’s Isles of Shoals
Originally written for RootsRated Straddling the border between Maine and New Hampshire is a set of nine unassuming islands called the Isles of Shoals. Small, isolated, and barely developed these islands… Read More
4 Georgia Mountain Towns You Need to Visit Now
Originally written for RootsRated Northeast Georgia is often forgotten because while it has several popular towns like Clayton and Dillard, they are much smaller than tourist favorites like Dahlonega and… Read More