Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm Set among huge oak trees and sprawling pasture, the Krystal Acres alpaca...
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Summer on San Juan Island, the Pelindaba Lavender Farm
Stroll through any field of lavender and one thing is certain: the lavender’s scent will...
The Best Backcountry Basecamps in the Canadian Rockies (no tent required)
I’ve spent the past 14 years exploring the Canadian Rockies and one thing I’ve really discovered is...
Summer Excursions Around Eastern Washington State
Eastern Washington State offers countless world-class wineries, stunning canyons, lakes and dams in...
Hut Haven: Take a Winter Trip to Colorado Backcountry
Finally, the fire wrapped its warmth around the tips of my frozen toes. We had been snowshoeing for...
Snowshoeing in the Land of Dracula
Whenever possible, I always like to sing the praises of the Transylvanian Alps in Romania. It is a...
Go on an African Safari in California
The excitement is palpable as we gather around the meeting point across from Delilah’s Cafe at...
Acadia National Park: A Hiker’s Paradise
Too many visitors to Maine’s Acadia National Park drive the loop road along the rocky coast and...
Hiking Maine’s Monhegan Island
Do you enjoy the wind whispering through a forest or love standing on high, rocky headlands above...
Wilderness Camping in the Maritime Provinces – Part 2: Best with a Buddy
The moral and physical support that comes from wilderness hiking with a buddy is invaluable. For...
Solo Wilderness Hiking & Camping in the Maritime Provinces
Glamping may be the new camping, but the desire for a primitive experience in the wild will never...
Sights and Warm Outdoor Fun Near Oregon’s Vortex, Gold Hill, Grants Pass
If, like me, you relish the unexplained, then set your sights on the delightful city of Gold Hill...