California state parks showcase the variety of the state’s landscapes. With state-owned land like the stark desert landscape of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the ancient redwoods…
Yurt camping is often considered glamping—with beautifully-decorated tents, string lights, and other cozy comforts, many don’t equate yurts with serious backcountry camping. Certain yurts in…
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Step into the vast wilderness of southern Utah’s desert and it’ll seem like you’ve arrived on another planet. From towering red rock formations to winding…
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The beauty of backpacking in the wilderness comes from the long miles, solitary views and personal challenges that keeps you going for days. But have…
I love hiking because it’s simple. You drive to a trailhead, load up your pack, and you’re immediately in the wilderness. Hiking requires minimal gear…
Instagram does a fine job of making #vanlife and van living look like the best idea you’ve ever had. Perfect looking couples looking out the…
A Monarch butterfly emerges from a chrysalis hanging from a milkweed, and unfolds its iconic orange wings for the very first time. This is the…
