There are few stretches of land more beautiful than the northern edge of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Within a 100 mile radius, you can explore beaches with sea stacks and… Read More
Month: August 2017
Q&A with Dave Lane, Astrophotographer
Dave Lane has always been interested in space, but his love of astrophotography actually started in an unusual way—making marbles. “Years ago a friend did some glasswork and I started… Read More
10 Amazing Fall Hikes Across the Country
There's nothing quite like hiking during the autumn months. The bugs and crowds of summer have largely disappeared, and the wonderful mix of explosive colors, crisp, nostalgic breezes, and deep… Read More
Traveling the Trail of Tears in Alabama
It’s one of the most tragic episodes in American history. While historians referred to it as the "Journey of Injustice," the Cherokee people called it the “Trail of Tears.” In… Read More
Insider’s Guide to Dry Tortugas National Park
Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Dry Tortugas National Park consists of seven islands that are the farthest west and also the most isolated of the Florida Keys. About 70… Read More
Insider’s Guide to Hot Springs National Park
History literally seeps out of the streets in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where the steam from the thermal waters that give the town its name often curl and roll across the… Read More
How Crested Butte’s Best Mountain Bike Trails Came to Be
Crested Butte is just four hours from Denver, but with its rugged, towering mountains and small town vibe, the Wildflower Capital of Colorado feels about a million miles away from… Read More
6 Knoxville Outdoor Destinations for Dog-Lovers and Their Best Friends
The Most Pet Friendly Community in the Nation. That’s the goal PetSafe and Knox County officials established in 2009 for Knoxville. And just six years later, we are well on… Read More
A Guide to Grand Mesa: The Largest Flat-Topped Mountain in the World
No visit to Colorado’s Western Slope would be complete without a trip to its biggest attraction: Grand Mesa. This distinctive formation, with its flat top and steep cliff sides, covers… Read More
Exploring Capitol Reef: What to See and Do in a Short Amount of Time
Capitol Reef National Park, also known as “The Land of the Sleeping Rainbow” for its 100-mile majestic ridge protruding from the earth's crust, is one of Utah’s “Mighty Five” National… Read More