Coyote Gulch was calling my name. Of all the hikes to do in Utah, this one seemed to stick out. It was the right length, it was on my route, …
Bye-bye smoky California, hello Utah
Getting out of Los Angeles to escape September's smoky skies seemed like a no-brainer. I had been waiting for the opportunity to take a road …
Photo Gallery: Utah’s Smoky Mountain Road
Driving from Lake Powell to Escalante, Utah is one hell of a scenic route. The few dirt roads that navigate the foreboding terrain give …
Camping Options for Kern River and Lake Isabella
If you like camping, then you'll love the Kern River and Lake Isabella. It's as simple as that. There's literally hundreds of campsites …
Photo Gallery: Home Base Venice Beach
Home is where the Pacific Ocean meets the streets of Los Angeles in the classic beachside neighborhood of Venice. Famous for its Dogtown …
Monache Meadows: Made for the Outdoors Life
Sometimes owning a 4x4 feels like being part of an exclusive club. Spending a weekend at Monache Meadows in the southern Sierra Nevada is …
Mapped: Monache Meadow
Monache Meadow is a hard-to-get-to camping area in Inyo National Forest. But if you can get there, it's pretty epic. It's hard to get to …
My Salute to the Mojave Desert
For those of you who haven't experienced the magic of the Mojave, it's about time you do. The Mojave Desert - which covers large swaths …
Dreaming of Travel Itineraries – Southwest Road Trip Plans
Gas is cheap, crowds will be gone, and there's no better way to social distance than escaping to the vast wilderness of the American …