Tag: nature
Low budget holidays at a campsite
Camping can be a great way for a family to have a wonderful outdoor vacation on a low budget. You can avoid the hustle and…
Zion National Park
Zion National Park, in Utah, is a 147,000-acre area of stunning landscape, rugged rock, sheer canyons, and sandstone mountains. In the heart of the park…
Top tips for beginner hikers
Hiking is a fantastic activity. Not only can it be very refreshing to get outside and immerse yourself in nature, experience of the elements, and the views that…
The best outdoor activities in Idaho
Idaho is one of the less exploited states when we talk about outdoor activities and adventures. Many people think there is nothing fun to do…
This land is your land – Wilderness stewardship
It has been clear to us for a while. Although the rest of the world has been slow to catch on, the adventurous among us…
Tips for hiking and camping in the rain
You’ve been planning a camping trip for the last few months, and now you finally have some days off work. You have your gear packed,…
Keep your best climbs: Three reasons to keep a climbing journal
Most of us mountain people crave adventure. Sometimes that’s just spending the day at the local crag. Sometimes it’s taking a week long adventure deep…
Survival: The psychology of staying alive in the woods
Real survival is not all about skills and knowledge, a huge part of it has to do with a positive mindset. People who consider themselves…
Health alert: Is Lyme disease a real concern
Hanging out in the outdoors can expose us to any number of pests, from mosquitoes, to poison oak and ticks. Ticks, while small, can cause…
Havasu Creek – the blue water paradise in Arizona
The Havasupai Waterfalls are the most dramatic waterfalls in the Grand Canyon, and are associated with the Havasupai people. Havasu Creek, of which the falls…