Backpacking in United States

10 Most Amazing Things to Do in Detroit

Vibrant Detroit has an intriguing history and a promising future, making it a popular tourist destination in the United States. Originated as the Autogenic City, it's also now renowned for Henry...

Adventures With a Dragon

Once complete, this ambitious project will feature 47 miles of professionally-built single-track trail around Hardy Dam Lake designed for mountain biking, hiking, or running experiences. Current...

The Top Five Places in Florida for Bird Watching

Like people, birds head south for the winter to enjoy the sun, the beach, and the great outdoors. The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, which stretches more than Two thousand miles across...

Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

Girls Go Golfing (Otsego Resort, MI)

What's better than a guys' golf weekend? A girls' golf weekend, in Gaylord, at Otsego Resort. Sometimes, I put away my bike and padded shorts in favor of a collared shirt and matching skort, armed...

The Best of Oregon, USA

In no particular order: OR has 361 State Parks. On our last visit, only one of the many we visited charged a fee, $5 for admission to an historic mansion. Many (80) of the state parks are along the...