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A year of extreme weather means risky conditions in the backcountry

By now most of us are used to reading news reports of record-setting weather conditions around the globe. However, this…

7 years ago

The best cabin vacations in Colorado

If you're planning a mountain getaway and you have no idea where to go, then don't despair. The state of…

7 years ago

How to choose the best hiking boots

Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking…

7 years ago

Ultimate must-see spots in Olympic National Park

One of America's most spectacular national parks, the Olympic National Park, is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. The park is…

7 years ago

Healthy reasons to try winter hiking this season

There's no reason to think that your hiking habit should take an off-season break when the temperatures drop and the…

7 years ago

The best river towns in the US

River towns across the States are so numerous that it's hard to know which one to visit. They are often…

7 years ago

Tree house hotel and avocado farm in Antigua, Guatemala

Earth Lodge is the kind of place you only find once in this wide world. Once you do, though, you’ll…

7 years ago

The best places to visit in Washington State

Washington State has many of the unique natural wonders found in the whole country. Many of the things that you…

7 years ago

How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst

I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers…

7 years ago

Under-the-radar national parks that you can visit this season

The US National Park Service is in charge of protected parks and sites in every corner of the country. While…

7 years ago