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A Guide to Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park
Avalanche Lake Trail is a BUCKET LIST level hike that we couldn’t recommend more. Learn more about everything you need to know here!
A 3-Day Backpacking Adventure in Glacier National Park
This 3-4 day loop in Glacier National Park should be on your backpacking bucket list. Use our guide learn everything you need to know beforehand!
Backcountry Brews and Beverages: HiBear’s Adventure Flask Reviewed
The HiBear Adventure Flask is our new favorite outdoor companion and we’re sure you’ll love it too!
Bear Creek Overlook – The Best View near Missoula
This 5-mile hike in the Bitterroot Mountains is our favorite hike near Missoula that we’ve done to date. The view at Bear Creek Overlook is incredible!
Apgar Lookout – Spring Hiking in Glacier National Park
Apgar Lookout is one of the best spring hiking trails in Glacier National Park! Enjoy expansive mountain views and see Lake McDonald from above.
We LOVE Our Nemo Aurora Highrise – And You Will Too
Last year we purchased the new Nemo Highrise camping tent. We've waited some time so we can try out every aspect. And after countless nights in this beauty, we're ready to share our thoughts. THIS...
2,261 miles: A Life Update For March 2023
2,261.0 miles. That's the EXACT distance we drove from our apartment in Asheville, North Carolina, to our new apartment in Missoula, Montana. Five days. Four hotels. About $800 in gas. Two vehicles....
Climate-Neutral Certified Outdoor Gear Brands We LOVE
This is the most comprehensive list of Climate Neutral Certified outdoor gear brands on the internet! I've spent HOURS scouring the web for these brands. And now it's easy to find REAL eco-friendly...
Our Favorite Heated Camping Chairs for a Toasty Backside
You know that feeling when you’re sitting by a crackling campfire but your backside doesn’t have the same warm glow as your frontside? Is your butt always cold no matter how superior your campfire...
Molley and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Molley is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, van life-ing, surfing, and skiing, and she's currently training for her first half-marathon! In 2017, Molley thru-hiked the Pacific Crest...
How to Shop for Sustainable Outdoor Gear
Explore sustainable outdoor gear shopping with our guide on eco-friendly certifications and green initiatives, helping you make responsible choices.
Fall Quotes You NEED in Your Life
As the canvas of nature is daintily brushed with hues of amber and maroon, a symphony of crisp leaves underfoot and the sweet, spicy wafts of pumpkin and cinnamon, the enchanting essence of fall...
The Ultimate Fall Bucket List for the Adventurous Soul
As the leaves turn bright shades of gold and red, embark on some new journeys that get you outside and moving in this beautiful season.
Michael & The TransAmerica Bike Route
In 2022, Michael rode his bicycle across the United States on the TransAmerica Trail. It took Michael 84 days to complete the route, which is approximately 4,200 miles and runs from Astoria, Oregon,...
Tent Waterproof Rating Guide: Staying High and Dry
Water can be a camper's best friend, but sometimes it's our greatest adversary. Nothing dampens the spirit of an outdoor adventure quite like the unexpected seeping of moisture through your tent's...
What To Do If A Bear Is Outside Your Tent
The serenity of nature, the distant calls of birds, the whisper of trees, and then, the unmistakable rustling of something large just beyond your tent's thin walls. It's a scenario many campers...
Is It Safe To Sleep Outside Without A Tent?
The great outdoors beckons with its vast expanse, promising an unparalleled connection with nature. For some adventurers, this means forgoing the traditional shelter of a tent and opting instead to...