I was fortunate enough to live in Alaska for 4 months for work a few summers ago. Now, I have people ask me all of the time for recommendations when they go to visit. Here’s an itinerary for a 2 day (one overnight) getaway from Anchorage: it’s about 2 hours from Anchorage depending on your stops.
Traveling with friends can both become the best company and contribute to your trip in the most epic way, or they can merely ruin the trip, leaving you irritated and making you think you would have gone with family or even alone.
Have you ever gotten to your campsite with aching shoulders and back? Did you ever feel like a pendulum on the trail because your backpack was too heavy? It might be time to rethink your packing strategy.
As I typed the title of this story, I could hear my Airbnb host say those words in her thick Irish accent and it brought a smile to my face. Reminiscing on my time in Ireland is a good way to spend a few hours during the Covid-19 era.
Between Lake Kachess and Lake Cle Elum, the 12-mile loop ended up being a race against the clock. Snow, ragging creeks, tree wells, wind, and rain created a recipe for adventure!
Check out these three sunflower fields in WI towards the end of July and beginning of August. Make a one or two day trip out of each location and explore what WI has to offer!
I escaped Spokane one springtime with a group of friends from our college outdoors club. We headed west and were met by rain, a picturesque view of Goat Lake, and characters from the trail.
I wanted to go to Japan, eat sushi, see weird stuff and take a squillion photos. My wife wanted to go to the mountains of northern Italy, breathe fresh air, hike trails and climb mountains. I’m glad she got her way.
At up to $45 a night in Colorado's most popular areas, camping can feel more like a luxury than a chance to get outdoors for a weekend escape. Luckily, some of the best camping in Colorado costs absolutely nothing.
What on earth would I do if four bears came into my camp? Why, I would die of course. Literally shit myself lifeless.
– Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods
"Raincouver" has long fascinated outdoor lovers with its harmonious blend between a bustling urban city by the sea and its jaw dropping natural beauty in every direction. The city has a little for every outdoor lover out there, and some of the spots aren't as far as you might think!
There are so many different types of paddleboards, but I wanted one that was easy to maneuver, and I can enjoy a lake day with my dog. Since mine is massive (11’6”), it is effortless to balance on.
