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The Great Sand Dunes National Park: Mountains of Sand and Historic Land
The Colorado Mountains: An unlimited source of jagged peaks, wind-carved cliffs, and snow-capped vistas. But one of those mountains is quite a lot softer… literally.
Yosemite in the Winter: What to Expect
The cold winter months may be daunting, but they don’t have to be! With proper preparation, you will without a doubt leave Yosemite National Park with a lasting impression that might even have you booking a return trip next winter!
These Are the Only States in the Country Without a National Park—and What to Do There Instead
If you love national parks, you might be thinking, “What is there to do in a state without one?!” Well, below we’ve compiled a list of our favorite outdoor adventures in these states!
Hi Again, Matthiessen: Colors and Canyons Outside of Chicago
If you’re living in my home city and you’re undecided if nature is your thing, or even if you’re visiting The Windy City and you want to pass on the horns and train rumblings for a while, start your day at this state park that offers hiking, a fort, beautiful canyons, and a WATERFALL!
A North American Snowboarding Roadtrip
The 2017-2018 ski season was a season unlike any other. In the Airstream, Isaac and I visited 19 ski resorts in six states and two countries. We drove over 5,000 miles and spent 130 nights winter camping in temps often below freezing, all while working from the road.
One Common Goal: Connect and Protect Arizona
It’s about leaving the places we visit better for the travelers who come next, whether that is tomorrow, in a week, a year, or centuries from now. As I reflected on my own behaviors in the outdoors, I thought about the ways my family practices the principles of Appreciate AZ.
Camping for Beginners: Gear & More
Sleeping outside isn’t for everyone, but if you’re willing to give it a shot and not sure where to start, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to camping for beginners. For starters, know that you don’t need all of the best gear to start out with, you just need the basics.
What to Bring on a Hike: 11 Essentials
What to bring on a hike is an important question. Hiking should always be taken seriously, whether it’s a 2-mile jaunt or a 12-mile haul. In warm-weather areas, like Arizona, it’s common for folks to need rescue simply because they weren’t prepared with enough water. In colder, more mountainous areas folks often need rescue on “easy hikes” after taking a wrong turn or not having the right layers for unexpected weather.
It’s easy to social distance in Carbon County, Wyoming!
Coloradoans like myself are seeking the outdoors more than ever. An unprecedented number of people are playing outside, occupying trails, and seeking fresh air. Though I have always considered myself sociable and courteous on trails, having to step off constantly and let others pass by while friendly trail banter is murmured under face coverings is somewhat tiring. Fortunately, our neighbor to the north is not only full of stunning countryside, but is also the least populated state in the USA. Just over the Colorado border, Carbon County, Wyoming has all the travel amenities one could need, plus a vast outdoor landscape to explore.
