Smith Rock History The creation of Smith Rock State Park was a slow and steady one. Around 30 million years…
Wilderness adventure can be hard, hungry work. Days spent hiking in the mountains, ripping down trails, and pulling on rocks…
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one…
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a good meal after a long day’s hike. It’s easy to just eat GORP…
Photography and adventure go hand in hand. Your hikes and climbs take you to some of the most beautiful places…
When you're in nature, it's hard to compete with the soundtrack it provides. The calming sounds of birds, running waters,…
Reading while backpacking and camping is an ideal pastime for many hikers. Being alone in the wilderness is a great…
One of the greatest fears that many people have about hiking out in the wilderness is being attacked by a…
There are things you cannot learn in an hour, thoughts you cannot think in a day and meaning you cannot…
We travel to feel free Free camping is hard to come by. The grim reality of the modern world is…