Some may think it’s hard to find signs of fall in Seattle. The towering pines, while pretty and representative of the PNW, don’t exactly find themselves the stars of fall foliage photos. However, if you know where to look, the vibrant yellow and orange leaves of fall...
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The Columbia River Gorge just outside of Portland, Oregon, is known for its fairy tale-like trails and countless waterfalls. In photos, it's picturesque. In person, it's unbelievable. While living in the #YourLead van this past summer, Heidi and I made it a priority to add Tunnel...
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Earlier this summer, we shared how Jim Warnock, author of our upcoming guide, Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks, packed for his John Muir Trail thru-hike. 21 days and 210 miles later, Jim has completed the journey. Follow along as he tells the story: Beginnings: We began our 21 days on the trail from Tuolumne...
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There is nothing like the exhilaration of bagging a peak, whether it's your first time or your hundredth time: crating your neck to catch a glimpse of your destination, winding your way up countless switchbacks, finding yourself breathless at the summit from both the views...
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Jim Warnock, author of the upcoming Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks, will embark on one of the most scenic thru-hikes in America, the John Muir Trail. Packing for 20 days requires a lot of time, preparation, and thought. Here's how Jim chose what to bring with him. There...
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With warm breezes, blooming wildflowers, and sunshine on your face, spring is a great time to explore the scenic trails surrounding San Diego. These five hikes from the new 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego by Sheri McGregor will take you on a wildflower tour...
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To celebrate the release of her new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles, author Laura Randall shared three hikes near downtown LA. For those of you not living in California, look for hikes close to your own cities! On a recent Saturday morning, I...
Read MoreIt’s prime vacation season, and with that comes the joys and challenges of deciding how exactly to spend all that leisure time. Some people want their vacations to be all about infinity pools, umbrella-topped drinks, and large costumed characters. Others prefer to scale a mountain or...
Read MoreThe Oregon Coast Range (often referred to simply as the Coast Range) is mountain range spanning approximately 200 miles north-south from the Oregon-Washington border in the north to the coastal city of Bandon, OR (where the Coquille River drains into the Pacific) in the south. These...
Read MoreAn activity many still associate only with the wild, untouched throes of Mother Nature, hiking is taking root in urban cores all across our major cities, as well. Urban hiking is a growing trend among today's city-dwellers, as a way of staying fit while also discovering otherwise unnoticed pockets...
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