Activities

Top Locations for Photography at Lake Tahoe

Kyle Reader

Lake Tahoe is an incredible place to visit in all seasons and one of my favorite areas to photograph in Northern California. In this story I'm sharing a few of my favorite spots to take photos near Lake Tahoe.

Backcountry Adventures in Yosemite and The Sawtooth Range

Kristen Fuller

Tips and Tricks to Winter Backcountry Travel

Lake Conroe or Bust

Braden Wallis

Two Guys, One Trail, Thirty Miles

Join the Nature First Photography Alliance

Brynn Schmidt

As an outdoor community, we are all seeing the negative impacts in many wild places that our adventures and photography are creating. I have been working on how to change my practices and found this awesome international organization focused on "conserving the places we love and photograph through wise use, education, outreach, community, and research" -- Nature First. I am now the Rocky Mountain Region Community Advocate for Nature First and look forward to connecting with any of you interested in joining the movement or learning more.

How To Get Great Winter Photos At Emerald Lake

Kyle Reader

Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a photographic gem in all seasons but especially during the winter. In this article I've got tips for how to get awesome winter shots of this iconic lake.

10 Awesome Places to Snowshoe in California

Sara Sheehy

Winter outings in the Golden State.

When Adventures Go Wrong

Kalli Hawkins

"Let's go make some memories"

Lan Ha Bay: A Look at Sustainable Ecotourism

Maggie Donohoo

How, in the modern, travel-focused world, can we balance tourism with the protection of earth’s natural wonders?

How to start traveling and plan a road trip without breaking the bank

Jared Beeler

How to travel the country and see the sights you dream of without breaking the bank.

Road to Damascus

David Lefkowitz

There's more to Virginia than just Shenandoah

How to Spend Your First Week in Iceland

Kyle Reader

Iceland is an adventurers paradise, and one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world. With so much to see and do, figuring out where to start can be challenging. My wife and I just spent our first week in Iceland and are sharing our recommendations so that you can make the most of your initial visit to the land of fire and ice.

Pushing Boundaries in the Outdoors: The Grand Canyon of Tuolumne

Kristen Fuller

60 miles, 3 days, 13k elevation change and the most stunning scenery.

An Alaskan Adventure: A Guide to Kenai Fjords NP

Maggie Donohoo

Kenai Fjords National Park should be a must-see on everyone's bucket list. From outdoor activities, such as whale watching and hiking, to experiencing a taste of the local cuisine and culture, there is something for every member of the family.

15 Ways to Opt Outside on Black Friday

Sara Sheehy

Join the movement.

Delaware Bucket List: 100 Things to do in Delaware

Abby Shepard

Delaware gets a bad rap, but there is so much to do in this little state!

Finding Humor In Road Trip Mishaps

Kalli Hawkins

It wasn’t until Day 2 of our 4-day road trip that we started to experience some humorous misfortunes.

Cycling the Pacific Coast

AJ Johnson

A two-wheeled shortguide from Vancouver, Canada to the USA-Mexico Border (near Tijuana).

Floating Down the Cheyenne River

Isaac Parsons

50+ miles of Grassland, bordering parts of the Badlands National Park, cottonwood trees lining the banks, ranches spread across the landscape, and feeling like we were in the middle of nowhere.

How El Yunque National Forest is still recovering from Hurricane Maria

Kalli Hawkins

Rebuilding and conservation efforts in El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

Gunung Mulu National Park and Borneo Jungle

Anton Lucanus

The third day of our little trip was by far the most exciting because we got to stopover at Miri’s Gunung Mulu National Park. We had to take a boat to get there but it was well worth it.

Cub House Birthday Ride

Aaron Rickel Jones

There’s something for everyone in this city, whatever your thing happens to be. For at least 30 of us, that thing happens to be riding bikes up steep mountains in the blazing California sun for hours on end.

First Aid Kit Advice for River Travel

NOLS

The Dawn Mine Loop Trail (or how to train for backpacking last minute)

Aaron Rickel Jones

In two weeks I’ll be heading to the great Pacific Northwest to hike the legendary Wonderland Trail. Naturally, it wasn’t until about a week ago I started thinking, “huh... maybe I should start preparing for this.”

4 Outdoor Adventures in Australia's Bush Capital

LJ Nielsen

The Sleeping Giant has Finally Awoken