The leap from day hiking to multi-day hiking can feel daunting. Backpacking is not as easy as just tossing your daypack on and hitting the trail. There’s planning involved. And…
Minnesota probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of incredible outdoor adventure destinations. I mean, it doesn’t have the mountains like Colorado and California or…
As I set out in my rental car from downtown Anchorage towards the Seward Highway, I cranked up the music ready to settle in for the two hour drive to…
I imagined myself paddling next to glaciers with bright blue skies and big fluffy clouds above on my first visit to Alaska. But, while writing about the best US State…
Just 120 miles south of Anchorage, on the Kenai Peninsula, is the charming coastal town of Seward Alaska. It is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, attracting droves of…
As I pulled into the parking lot for the Flattop Mountain Trail in Anchorage, a coyote darted in front of my car and into the brush. I wondered to myself…
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour Biking the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail was at the top of my list of things to do while in Anchorage. Sure, it’s 11…
A Local’s Guide to Minnesota Culture For most people, Minnesota isn’t a place you immediately fall in love with. Trust me, I’ve lived here for nearly a decade. It’s a…
We all head into nature for different reasons. To connect with nature. To disconnect from the busy lives we lead. To challenge ourselves. And some of us go for the…
For months, I had been longingly scrolling through images of the Apostle Islands on Facebook and Instagram. I was mesmerized. The iconic granite cliffs and pebbly beaches of Minnesota’s rugged…