Adventure Blog

By: David Ball It’s finally time for your backpacking trip. Location is picked, route is planned, gear and everything you’ll need is purchased. All that’s left now is to pack your bag and that’s t...

By: David Ball Training to get outdoors can seem like a bit of a guessing game. Whether you’re wanting to hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park with your kids, looking to go on your first m...

By: David Ball Anything in life worth doing, is still worth doing alone. That’s something I’ve always tried to live my life by. Have you really never experienced the pure joy of going to a movie b...

By: Travis Mewhirter It’s when your legs feel more like lead, but your body begins dumping adrenaline—enough to make your arms tingle and palms sweat a bit—that you know you’re close. And my wif...

By: Mecca R. Dennehy The forest is alive and the sun is out, which means it’s peak summer hiking season. All those alpine lakes and sunset views are waiting for you at the end of a beautiful tr...

By: Steven Sorrell I have seen photos of the New River Gorge Bridge for years. It was a frequent stop for a friend of mine as he drove back and forth between family and work. I remember always bei...

By: David Ball Temperatures are definitely on the rise, and we’re all feeling the heat! We either have to beat the sun up or wait until it’s down to enjoy the outdoors this summer. If you’re like ...

By: Melanie Gagon Summertime in the mountains can feel like such a magical time of year. Whether you want to tackle a new challenge or spend more time relaxing in some amazing places - here are so...

By: Mecca R. Dennehy While travelers may set their eyes on shiny national parks, the surrounding national forests are where you can really experience the beauty each has to offer. Escape the crowd...