Slogging across my frost-slickened lawn, kayak on my shoulder, I wave to my grocery-hauling neighbor. The look on her face is a grandmotherly mix of curiosity and concern. “Are you… Read More
Month: January 2018
How to Travel 18,000 Miles With Your Dog
For two years, I worked toward a lofty life dream: to outfit a van and drive from California to Patagonia. By last winter, plans were finally coming to fruition. I… Read More
A Captivating Look at the “Big Four” North American Deserts
Ah, the desert: the “land of little rain”, the house of haboob and flash flood, the thirsty wilderness, the barren void wandered by nomads, exiles, spiritual seekers, bandits, prospectors, and… Read More
Navigating the Many Faces of Costa Rica: Tropical Adventure at a “Pura Vida” Pace
Costa Rica is a country with many personalities. Retired snowbirds come to escape winter and find solace in the warmth of swinging hammocks, while wild beach parties catcall out to… Read More
72 Hours of Adventure: How to Have an Unforgettable 3-Day Weekend in Park City, Utah
With a place as action-packed as the Park City area, it can actually be a dizzying endeavor to dial in a specific agenda of what to do. Obviously there’s lots… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Santa Barbara with Your Pet
Vacations are better when all members of the family can go, even the four-legged ones. And for those in search of a destination that will welcome and entertain your canine… Read More
9 Tips from Locals on How to Make the Most of Your Park City Winter Vacation
Park City, Utah, is arguably most famous for hosting the Sundance Film Festival and the 2002 Winter Olympics. But beyond its rich history, this mining town turned ski mecca has… Read More
Hit the Ale Trails in Oregon: Winter Adventure and Beer Pairings Around Portland
Real talk: No Pacific Northwest outdoor adventure is truly complete until the first pint arrives at the table afterward. And no matter where you go—the snowy Mount Hood slopes, sunny high desert… Read More
An Ode to the Otherworldly Snowpeaks of the Pacific Northwest
You’ve seen the postcards: Mount Rainier shining on Seattle’s skyline, Mount Hood standing guard over Portland, Mount Shasta sunset-fired over dark lava plains. The High Cascade snowpeaks, with their gigantic… Read More
Cold Days, Hot Springs: A Guide to San Juans Thermal Pools
Winter has pulled its blanket snugly over the San Juan region, bringing beautiful flurries of snow, days that crackle with cold, and a cover of white over the land. The… Read More