Any reader of our pages knows that we have just as much fun in National Forests as we do in National Parks. Inyo National Forest in California is no exception. Inyo National Forest is a vast wilderness area located in eastern California, covering over 2 million acres of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is …
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, Cherokee National Forest is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Covering over 640,000 acres, the forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers a plethora of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and even hunting in certain areas of the forest. For folks who are …
Washington’s Deception Pass is a popular destination for adventure seekers who want to be in or around the water. The area offers a range of activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing. It has some of the better tide pools in the West, too. Scuba diving in Deception Pass is a unique experience, with …
The Big Walker Scenic Byway is one of our favorite drives through the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. The route takes travelers on a 16-mile journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the area. The byway is named after Big Walker Mountain, which is one of the highest peaks in the region. The drive …
We love the Smoky Mountains, and Great Smoky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the range, along with places like Shenandoah. The Smokies are “softer” and more accessible in many ways that the Rocky Mountains. Comparing the Smokies to a place like Glacier National Park, it feels like you can explore …
Glacier National Park is one of America’s gems. Full of rugged land and wildlife, it has a distinctly Northern Rockies feel. More “wild” than the incredible national parks to the south and west. Along with places like Yosemite and Yellowstone, we view it as a go-to national park that everyone needs to see in the …
Spring is near and with it the period for purchasing BWCA entry permits! Availability only lasts until permits run out, so there is no time like the present to get online and snag yourself one! As excited as I am to be writing to you about this today, I will be sure not to get …
If you have ever caught a steelhead, you probably became a bit addicted. The steelhead is one of the fish that many will get on a plane for. When there is a steelhead run, people will travel cross country to get a piece of the action. Why do we love catching steelhead? Two reasons. They …
