We're continuing our How to Live Like a Local series as we travel the country attending indie book shows, sharing tips on how to soak in the local vibe on work trips with short amounts of free time. Last week I got to explore Tacoma, the...
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Getting to travel for work is great—in theory. It sounds exciting to get out of the office and go to new cities and sleep in nice hotel rooms and not have to worry about the daily grind. But many of us know the reality of these...
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Snakes. Slithery, tongue-flicking, inevitably the bad guys in folklore and fantasy. Fascinating creatures to view at the zoo or in the pages of National Geographic, but most of us who enjoy the outdoors would rather avoid sudden encounters with them on the trail. Even when...
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Asheville is, no-doubt, an adventure lover’s landing pad. Bisected by the Blue Ridge Parkway and French Broad River, this town has easy access adventure, restaurants for days, and more beer per square inch than the Hofbrauhaus during Oktoberfest. But maybe, just maybe, you’re a tiny...
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We are stoked for the start of another Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. And this isn’t just any #ORshow, it’ll be all about saving our public lands and outdoor advocacy. Plus it's the last show in Salt Lake City, so it will be bittersweet and celebratory...
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[caption id="attachment_4388" align="alignleft" width="300"] One of the ridges and the lay of the land in the southern part of the monument[/caption] On December 28, 2016, in one of his last actions in office, President Obama used the 1906 Antiquities Act to create two new national monuments....
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I got a call the other day from some friends inviting me to join them for a hike in Kellys Run on Sunday. I've been hankering to get out and hadn't been to Kellys Run for over a year, since working on the 2nd edition...
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During the past couple of years, I have grown quite fond of traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). It isn’t the easiest place in the world to get to. You either have to drive to and then ferry from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, or fly...
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January and February are rough months, friends. The excitement from the holidays is over, the weather is cold and bleak, and summer feels so far away. Luckily, we’re here to save the day. The new edition of Exploring Havasupai by Greg Witt is hot off the press and ready to...
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The week after Outdoor Retailer is always bittersweet. It's nice to sit still and sleep in your own bed, but it's sad to be away from inspiring, like-minded people. And the cool new products. And the parties. And the adoptable puppies. If you followed along with...
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