Adventure Blog

Backpacking / Hiking
Ways to Get Energy (and Keep it) on A Hike
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...

Backpacking / Hiking
Tips to Stay Cool Outdoors in Warm Weather
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 ...

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Top 6 National Forests You Need to See
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...

adventures with pets
Tips for Hiking with a Dog
By: Mikayla Koeltzow
Do you remember a time in your life when everything around you was all new and exciting? Most of us probably look back fondly on those times, and if you're lucky, life still l...

Backpacking / Hiking
Identifying Wild Plants
By: Desiree Hester
As temperatures rise, the plant world is springing to life once again. If you find yourself puzzled by the seemingly endless varieties of plant life around you, it may be time t...

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The Fox 5200 Backpack
By: Douglas Scott
It was my first backpacking trip of the year. It’d snowed two days earlier, but the warm April sun had melted the newly fallen powder, drying out the ground on the Yellowstone Ri...

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Going Backpacking for the First Time
BY: Mecca R. Dennehy
As an avid camper, I used to think car camping was the way to go: I didn’t have to worry about finding a spot to camp because I reserved one online, I got to sleep on an air m...

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Reasons to go Backpacking
By: Meg Atteberry
We love the feeling of sleeping out in the wilderness. When you spend your day walking to your campsite, you get to truly disconnect and tune into nature. When you stay far from ...

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5 Tips for First Time Backpackers
By: Mikayla Koeltzow
Day and night, exploring the outdoors, breathing in the fresh air. The only sounds are your footsteps, the flowing river, and the wind rustling through the trees. Unplugged fr...