Our outdoor experts will guide you to the right outdoor activities whether it be hiking, biking, rafting, visiting a national park, or even a dune buggy ride in the sand dunes.
Back in 2019, I had just started to run more regularly when I heard about the San Juan Island Half Marathon. The pictures looked gorgeous—running along slightly rolling hills with awesome sea views on an island off the coast of Washington. I signed up for the race,...
All year round, there are plenty of things to do in Half Moon Bay Coastside, especially for outdoor lovers. From seashore to forests to farmland, nature is loud here, and there is plenty to embrace. No matter which season you choose to visit, you'll find things to...
Forest bathing isn't what the name implies. Rather, it's a new way to slow down and experience the natural world around you. The first time I heard about forest bathing, I imagined a claw foot bathtub, dappled by light, under a canopy of gently blowing trees....
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo, which focuses on wildlife conservation, includes not just animals from Arizona, but all over the world. Check out fun things to do, special events, and the four trails. The Phoenix Zoo began with a dream. Robert Maytag, the grandson of...
Plan a day trip out of Portland Oregon on the Mt. Hood scenic loop. Stop for donuts, play in the snow, return through the Columbia River Gorge. Volcanic Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, is a must-see when visiting the Portland, Oregon area. You’ll certainly see...
There are many things to do in Coos Bay, Oregon, a charming coastal town located about four hours southwest of Portland, Oregon. This little town, surrounded by water on three sides, boasts tons of outdoor fun, delicious eateries, and unique places to stay. Coos...
Lewisburg, West Virginia is one of those places that pops up on the best small towns lists for its surprisingly high cuteness quotient. Boutiques, antiques, good restaurants, historic architecture—you’ll find it all in downtown Lewisburg. So if you’re on a West...
The vast Navajo Nation Reservation covers more than 25,000 miles in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. The Navajo Nation Parks are on some of the most scenic lands in the Southwest and are popular places to visit. If you want to experience iconic southwestern...
I was only a few feet off the ground when I looked at the rock face stretching blankly and bleakly above me. My rock climbing instructor in West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park encouraged me to reach way overhead and stick my hand in a dark crevice. What...
I am hunting dinosaurs. You might think this is a challenge in today's world. But, after following their tracks, I finally found them at Dinosaur Valley State Park Texas. The focal point of the park is the thousands of dinosaur footprints in the rock lining the...