A Little More Appalachian Trail, Anyone?

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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Exploring Havasupai, Greg Witt, bucket list vacations, Havasu,

10 Breathtaking Reasons to Visit Havasupai

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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Alaska Highway, Havasupai, Five Star Trails: The Ozarks, Mount Whitney, Bend

Trips in 2017 to Feed Your Wanderlust

Happy 2017, fellow outdoors enthusiasts! If you haven’t already started, now is a great time to take a good look at your calendar and start planning your travels for the coming year. If you have lots of ideas but no set plans, take the next step,...

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston, Lafe Low, hikes near Boston,

The Second 5: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Boston

Hold onto your hats, folks! We're deep into the double digits of updating 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston. Only (involuntary shudder) 50 more to go! Hike #6 - Callahan State Park Callahan State Park is a huge place. It’s actually set up like two separate parks, with...

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston, Lafe Low, hikes near Boston,

The First 5: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Boston

So after I signed the contract to revise 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Boston, it really began to sink in. It was a little overwhelming, but also kind of exciting. I knew the process would lead me to all sorts of cool new spots—and...

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Meeting Nimblewill Nomad in the Ouachita Mountains

[caption id="attachment_4039" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jim Warnock and Nimblewill Nomad, both Menasha Ridge authors, meet in the Ouachitas.[/caption] Would I like to schedule a book signing in Northwest Arkansas on October 22 or drive into the Ouachita Mountains and meet Nimblewill Nomad? The answer was easy! Saturday...

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Best Tent Camping: Florida, Florida camping, fall camping

Why Camp in Florida in the Fall

Florida is a tent camper’s paradise. From the northwestern Panhandle to the Everglades, there are natural areas, still wild, that have been developed enough to include campgrounds of high quality. So you can camp in an attractive setting and have plenty of nature nearby to enjoy. And with...

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#YourLead Van, Teton Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse, van life, living in a van, Wilderness Press, Gear Forward, How to Live in a Van,

How to Live in a Van

I've been back in my home without four wheels for a few weeks now, giving me time to reflect on the #YourLead van trip. Since my return to semi-real life, I have been bombarded with questions and comments about van life, ranging from "How did...

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