Because of its deep canyon setting and lower elevation, Havasupai has warmer weather than what you might find on the rim of the Grand Canyon above. This makes it a perfect year-round vacation destination! The new edition of Exploring Havasupai by Greg Witt has a seasonal breakdown...
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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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Recently, I was out of town for a family visit while Hiker-dog spent four days at the R&R Ranch north of Alma. She’s always happy to go there, and they take good care of her, but I enjoy seeing her excitement when I return. Even four...
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You broached the subject of romantic camping on Valentine’s Day after reading our blog post last week. Your partner either hesitantly or enthusiastically agreed. So...
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means you may or may not be scrambling for some last-minute ideas. Flowers, chocolate, and dinner reservations are all great, but rather...
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When I began to work out the details of revising 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Boston, I obviously had to plan around the winter. My first big deadline was April 1 (not coincidentally, April Fool’s Day). That’s pretty much the tail end of winter, assuming...
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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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Greetings from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market! Menasha Ridge Press is excited as always to spend a week playing in the snowy Wasatch Mountains, hanging out with friends, and showing off our newest guidebooks. We will be in booth #32058—in the middle of all the fun in the...
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December 29th: This trek through Arkansas’ Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area would bring Hiker-dog closer to completing the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT). It was also the final section needed for one of our group to finish the traditional 165 miles of the OHT. The winter woods were open...
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