As a wilderness guide, I spent my childhood camping in the mystical Smoky Mountains. My Uncle would play Appalachian tunes on the fiddle by the fire, and we would watch the fireflies create synchronous light shows like the stars dancing in the forest. When we wanted a little town fun, we would make
Our ultralight backpacking philosophy is ‘bring what you need, nothing more, nothing less’. Going ultralight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice significant comfort. We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list – complete with a free-standing tent, a stove, and even a pillow – for under 10 pounds
The complete family packing list for Turkey covering men, women, teens,and kids for both summer and winter travel. Let me tell you about the moment I realized I’d packed completely wrong for Turkey. We were standing in the middle of Göreme at 5:00 in the morning, waiting for our hot air balloon to
From the towering rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the imposing glaciated slopes of Mount Rainier and the improbably steep, vegetated cliffs of the North Cascades, Washington holds a nearly unparalleled diversity of terrain and habitat within its borders. That geographical diversity
This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a small commission, if you make a purchase. Read Disclosure. The first time you drive into the Australian Outback, it’s hard to grasp the scale of it. The road stretches endlessly ahead. The landscape turns red and rugged. Towns become few and
Bottom Line The FlipFuel Fuel Transfer Device is a small, clever tool that solves a common problem for backpackers: fuel canisters with too little fuel to take on a trip, but too much fuel to throw away. If you’re like us, you have a collection of gas canister zombies languishing away in a
Discover why Thunder Bay offers Ontario’s best winter adventures, just 90-minutes from Toronto. Ice climbing, cross-country skiing, and epic winter hiking await. There are very few quiet weekends in my house during the winter. Cohen and Dylan are deep in hockey season. Practices. Games. Early
Wondering what toys you can bring on a plane? Learn which kids’ toys are TSA-approved, which to avoid, and smart packing tips for flying with children. Traveling with kids and toys is a bit of an art form. On long-haul flights, the right toy can buy you an hour of peace, help kids cope with nerves
Recently, while doing some stream monitoring work I came up on some tracks in the mud. Five toes. Large, blunt claws. Curved heel pad. Yep; Ursa americanus – American Black Bear. Because it had rained the night before and there were no raindrops registering in the tracks, I knew they were fresh
This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase. Read Disclosure. Spring break is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for families living in the United States to embark on unforgettable adventures together. While
