When you ask someone who’s gone gorilla trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda’s mountains about their experience, you’ll always get the same answer: "It was life-changing." And then,… Read More
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How to Stop Insects from Ruining Your Next Tropical Vacation
What are you most looking forward to about your next tropical vacation? Sunny days lounging on the beach, exploring lush green jungle, walking along the sand with waves lapping at… Read More
7 Things to Check Off a Charleston Summer Bucket List
Are you and yours visiting Charleston for the first time? Are you a bored local who needs something to do this weekend? Well, below are a few ways to spend… Read More
5 Awesome Colorado 13ers to Hike this Summer
The season for hiking Colorado’s high peaks is finally here, and it’s short, so make the best of it while you can. Colorado’s 14ers (a list of 53) attract much… Read More
8 of Alabama’s Most Beautiful Places to Stay Cool this Summer
We know—it’s hot y’all. With temperatures climbing toward the 90s by 9 a.m., those of us privileged to live in and visit this gorgeous state get pretty desperate to keep cool.… Read More
10 Adventures to Make the Most of Spring and Summer in Portland
The hardest thing about living in Portland in the spring and summer is that, on any given weekend, there are almost always too many outdoor pursuits competing for your time. Waterfalls… Read More
5 Amazing California Parks to Visit This Summer
We love Yosemite as much as the next guy, but this time of year, it can feel more like Disneyland than a national park. Fortunately, outdoor lovers in the Bay Area… Read More
Where to Drink and Dine Outdoors at Deer Valley Resort
It’s summer at the Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. What better time to enjoy an outdoor gourmet meal with a view? The resort has plenty of choices, from… Read More
Adult Summer Camps: Making a Case for the Healing Power of Nature
The simplest strategies for finding serenity in nature are ones we all know—a great view inspires, time outside is grounding and a night in a tent helps reset our internal… Read More
5 Stunning Sunset Hikes Around Portland
With summer in full swing, nearly every day ends with a stunning swirl of purple and pink lighting up the sky as the sun sets behind the West Hills. And… Read More