Outdoor Activities

Everyone’s talking about transportation becoming impossible pretty soon if not already.

Just got back from another 3-night MLK stay at Hyatt Regency Tahoe. Still a Cat 5 and honestly still worth the 23k peak points. Cash rates were around $500 for a basic room and I’d book on points again without hesitation. I’d call it a 9/10 overall. Biggest change is the beach...

Wrapped up a 4 night stay at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono in January and honestly loved it. First Park Hyatt for both of us and even though people say this one ranks lower than the big name PHs, it exceeded expectations. Booked the base king on points at 45k per night with Guest...

Hey all, I’m 27F, have some solo travel experience, mostly Central & South America, and I’m going through a really rough time right now. I feel like I need to get away for a week or two, just to rest and recharge. What I want most is somewhere safe where I can just lay on the...

This piece about Pacific Crest Trail hiking is worth a look as it brings back vivid memories of my own SOBO journey last summer. That particular morning in town started just like the one described - an early rise followed by a ritual stop at the local coffee shop for a bagel and...

Browsing LakeExpo.com led me to this update on Ozarks Trail Construction, and it brought back memories of my hiking adventures in the area last summer. I had stumbled upon Three Seasons Road during my exploration of Lake of the Ozarks and chatted with some locals who were...

During my trek to St. Catherine's Monastery last year, I was awestruck by this 6th-century marvel, the world's oldest continuously operating Christian monastery. My Bedouin guide Ahmed shared ancient pathways and stories passed down through generations, making the pilgrimage...

This Michigan lakeside camping development from Islands has me rethinking itineraries. Last summer, I discovered the Pinckney Recreation Area quite by accident while looking for a quick getaway from Detroit. What a find! I ended up staying at the Crooked Lake Rustic Campground,...

Just booked flights and then saw this on trying to complete washington as fast as i can - the trek. It brought back vivid memories of my own Pacific Crest adventure last summer. I remember starting early one misty morning, my backpack embarrassingly overloaded with trail food I...

During my recent hiking trip along the Rivanna Trail in Charlottesville, I encountered an eye-opening situation that really made me pause and reflect. While exploring the area near Free Bridge, I noticed a significant change from my previous visit, the under-bridge area had been...

For those dreaming of backpacking hand hygiene-related adventures, check this out. During my recent Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I learned the hard way that relying solely on hand sanitizer was a huge mistake. After seeing several fellow hikers get knocked out by norovirus, I...

Browsing the internet led me to this update on Fatal hiking incident, which hit close to home after my experience on the Linda Vista trail last summer. During my Southwest hiking trip, I discovered firsthand how deceptively challenging these Oro Valley trails can be, even for...

Back from a weekend camping trip at Millersylvania State Park and I’m already planning my next visit. This place has it all, misty morning canoe rides on Deep Lake, old growth forest trails, and woodpeckers drumming in the trees. The campground was surprisingly lively, and the...

If you're like me and gearing up for some fall hikes and camping trips, the Labor Day deals on Amazon are right now. I picked up the Coleman 6-person tent and the Stanley coffee pour-over set, both were over 20% off. There’s gear starting at just $9, and brands like Merrell,...

A scary encounter in Glacier National Park shows just how important bear spray can be. A woman hiking near Lake Janet was charged by a brown-colored bear with two cubs. She dove off the trail but still suffered injuries to her arm and shoulder before her partner used bear spray,...

Just did the Cleetwood Cove Trail at Crater Lake one last time before it closes for a massive 3-year rebuild, and wow it was equal parts stunning and sketchy. The descent into the caldera offers dreamy glimpses of the lake through pines, but the trail’s wear and tear is no joke....

This recent development is quite noteworthy while Tokyo and other major cities have been dealing with intense summer heat, travelers are finding a clever workaround by heading to ski resorts like Hakuba during the off-season. These 'coolcations' are becoming a smart alternative...

Southwest Airlines announced new ski-focused seasonal routes for the 2025–26 winter, including Saturday-only flights from San Diego to Bozeman, MT, and Spokane, WA, starting March 7, 2026. These additions will give skiers and snowboarders better access to Bridger Bowl and Mount...

Fourteen-year-old Zane Wach, who fell over 100 feet while descending Mount Whitney in June, is now home and making a remarkable recovery. After weeks in a coma and multiple hospital transfers, Zane surprised doctors by walking, talking, and even swimming laps soon after...