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
5 Awesome Backpacking Trips Around Aspen
Thanks to a vast trail system and some of the most spectacular peaks in the United States, Aspen is an mecca for overnight backpacking trips. Take your pick of spectacular… Read More
Inspired by Everest? Try Tackling 7 Summits in Illinois
The appetite for stories and pictures about Mt. Everest never seems to diminish. This week the new movie Everest hits theaters, with an A-list cast and IMAX-worthy cinematography examining the… Read More
The 10 Best Hikes in Boulder
It’s so secret that Boulder boasts a wealth of top-notch hiking. The foothills and mountains above town represent the eastern terminus of the Rocky Mountains, rising up to elevations more… Read More