Best Backpacking Tents
Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for … [Continue Reading]
Glacier National Park Lodging
Glacier National Park Lodging options are endless, so determining the most ideal for your family … [Continue Reading]
Best Hiking Poles
Don't destroy your knees - purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, … [Continue Reading]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – March 5th
Warriors, unite! This week we're taking a trip to Tasmania, then heading back to the Catskills, with … [Continue Reading]
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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to … [Read More...]
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Ptarmigan Tunnel Hiking Guide
About Ptramigan Tunnel Trail Trail Highlights - Glittering alpine lakes, towering peaks, lush meadows and plenty of wildlife, including moose Roundtrip … [Read More...]

Bowman Lake
If serenity’s what you need, escape to Bowman Lake on the North Fork of the Flathead River for a few nights. Its calm waters mirror the big sky and snowcapped peaks of the Whitefish and Livingston Montana mountain ranges, while the only motors you’ll hear are those of an occasional, distant car, as motor boats […]

Best Five Fall Hikes In The Rocky Mountains
Stores may be starting to discount their summer hiking gear by the time fall starts in the Rocky Mountains. For many hikers, however, the season is really just beginning. More and more, hikers are extending their time on the trails before winter arrives and freezes them over until springtime. The change in season offers more […]
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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to coffee to meals, having nourishment that tastes good can be just as important as the nutritional value that it provides. Nobody likes hot water, cold coffee, […]

The Best 4-Person Tents of 2015
Best 4-Person Tents of 2015 While we’ve already covered the best 2-person tents of 2015, we recognize that many of our readers like to camping with a larger crowd. Whether you’re planning on camping with your family or just a couple of buddies, there are many situations in which a 4-person tent is more suitable […]

Monster Fire Forces Evacuations in Glacier National Park
Reynolds Creek Fire Erupts in Glacier National Park Last month, we wrote about a fire that was threatening Glacier National Park. That fire, the Glacier Rim Fire, covered only about 100 acres before being extinguished in a timely manner, and no damage was done to the park itself. The park is not so lucky this time […]
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Safety Tips for Hiking & Camping During Fire Season
It’s been HOT in Colorado these past few weeks. There’s a statewide fire ban, the mountains in Rocky Mountain Park are still aflame, while fires near Colorado Springs are destroying homes–again. Once again, fires are causing trouble, clogging lungs and bringing added danger to outdoor enthusiasts (like this climber), even as they flock to this […]

Feel at Home Anywhere with the Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Duo
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Duo When sleeping in the outdoors, some of us toss and turn and get a generally crappy night’s sleep due to discomfort, cold, and so forth. For many of us, feeling like we’re sleeping in a bed at home is one of the biggest things missing from a camping or backpacking […]

Mountain Hardwear Epic Rain Jacket Review
The Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket is a women’s rain jacket designed with Epic in mind. This is a bombproof rain jacket that will keep you dry through hurricanes and blizzards. It has a breathable shell and is just plain ol’ reliable through anything nature throws at you. Wanna learn more? Of course you do! Watch […]
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Kootenay National Park: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
This is a story shared by one of our readers who did not leave his/her name. Thank you for your contribution! On Monday, September 16th 2013, we pulled into the parking lot by the kindersley/sinclair loop trail head. A couple from Montreal asked if they could hike with my buddy and I. We agreed, introduced […]

Living in Polebridge Montana – 1967-1968
Ever wonder what Polebridge, Montana was like in the late 60s? Steve O’Malley lived and worked there from 1967-68. These are his memories & experiences. It’s quite a lovely story, full of amazing anecdotes. I hope you enjoy! I was born in Long Beach California January 4, 1949. There was a very rare snow storm in Southern […]

Hiking Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park: Photos & Videos
Hiking Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park is an easy afternoon adventure. Read & view user submitted photos & stories from their Hidden Lake hikes