Backpacking in United States

Backpack the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is FULL of amazing trails; it’s hard to choose which ones to hike, especially if you only have a handful of days in the park. While I haven’t spent as much time in...

7 Soggy Buns (Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan)

We billed it as a “learning journey,” so the kids would be exposed to backcountry camping, the kind where you hike in your gear and poop in the woods. We chose Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness with...

Best Winter Vacation Ideas for the Adventurer

Winter is a time for cozying up by the fire and sipping on hot cocoa, but for the adventurer at heart, it's a season full of endless possibilities. From snow-capped mountains to frozen lakes, there's...

Howler Hospitality (Howler Bike Park)

So, what's a Howler? Legend says it's a mysterious creature that roams the Ozarks in the forested hills of Missouri. The Howler has a signature, high-pitched howl that has been heard many moons ago...

Inspired at Aspire & Fall Fest (Knoxville, TN)

In late October, we hopped in the car and headed south. We found the Southeast's bike epicenter and plenty of inspired mountain biking in Knoxville. Dreams and aspirations do come true. We found a...

Need a Lift? The Highlands

I inspected two diverse piles of clothing before shoving them in my overnight bag for our fall weekend adventure at The Highlands in Harbor Springs. One stack included a skort, a collared shirt, and...