Adventure Blog

Backpacking / Hiking
Staying Warm on a Winter Hike
By: Mikayla Koeltzow
It’s the first morning of your weekend and going on a hike sounds like a perfect way to spend the day enjoying some peaceful time in the outdoors. Later on, you show up to the...

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The Best Camping Lunch Ideas
By: Kalli Hawkins
Preparing and cooking lunch while camping is all about convenience. While you might spend more of your time preparing and cooking breakfast and dinner - when it comes to lunchtim...

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Car Camping 101
By: Mecca R. Dennehy
Car camping: it’s like a road trip and camping rolled into one. And, what’s great about car camping is that you can go year-round! So it’s the perfect winter adventure. Want t...

Backpacking / Hiking
Winter Hiking
By: Kalli Hawkins
The sound of crunchy snow underneath your boot, the trees coated in white snow, the sun peeking through the branches while illuminating the faint flurry of snowflakes—hiking in w...

Backpacking / Hiking
Snowshoeing 101: Tips for Beginners
By: Mecca R. Dennehy
Have you ever come across those blue diamond signs tacked onto trees along the trail and wondered what they were for? Well, my friend, they are for snowshoeing and cross-co...

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Late Fall Adventure Spots
By: Desiree Hester
As the golden leaves begin to fall, the chill of winter is just on the horizon. Late autumn is a fantastic time to get out and savor the crisp air, fewer crowds and wild landsca...

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How to Pack for Backpacking Trips
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...

Featured
Identifying Wildflowers
By: Meg Atteberry
As spring and summer approach we couldn’t be more excited about wildflower season. Each year, our favorite natural landscapes bounce back to life in an explosion of color that le...

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Training to Get Outdoors
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...