Chasing That Rocky Mountain High

Arkansas gets hot in June! Even the most enthusiastic consider June through August the offseason of backpacking. Hiker-dog and I attempt to stay in shape with early morning walks at Lake Alma. I struggled to find the word that describes how I feel about camping...

Read More

Best Places to Take Photos in the North Shore

From the bustling port city of Duluth, Minnesota, to the wild and ruggedterrain surrounding the world’s largest freshwater lake, Minnesota’s NorthShore of Lake Superior is downright beautiful. When you're traveling through the North Shore this summer, be sure to pack a camera and prepare all...

Read More

Best Warm Weather Walks in the Twin Cities

Ask almost anyone in Minnesota and they'll tell you that the long, cold winters are tolerable because the summers are so perfect. And now that it's June and the last of the snowdrifts are finally disappearing, it's a wonderful time to stretch your legs and...

Read More
Best Tent Camping: Illinois

Where to Camp in Illinois Starting in March

After a long, cold winter in Illinois, the thought of spending a blissful weekend sleeping in a tent and breathing fresh air sounds downright sublime. In theory. Our hearts want us to go camping and our dry winter skin longs to soak up the sunlight, but...

Read More
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago, Ted Villaire, Menasha Ridge Press, hikes with swimming in Chicago

Best Places to Hike and Swim in Chicago

What Chicago winters do to morale rapidly disappears in the minds of residents when summer rolls around. People can be found doing myriad of outdoor pursuits such as picnicking, playing Frisbee, casting a fishing line, or practicing your tai chi. Many people prefer hiking in...

Read More