What’s a powdery-soft, white-sand beach doing in the middle of Utah? Stop asking questions and just enjoy it, I told myself. Hard not …
Travel Destinations
How Mexican Hat, Utah got its name
More than just a peculiar name, Mexican Hat, Utah is of significance to lovers of the Southwest for being next to Valley of the Gods, …
Driving Distances from Las Vegas to Outdoor Escapes
Even though people commonly overlook Las Vegas as an outdoorsy place, the city's location is actually ideal for outdoors enthusiasts. …
The treasures of Lake Mead National Recreation Area
A lot of people think that Lake Mead National Recreation Area is only worth visiting to see Hoover Dam. Think again. It's true that …
The Great Lakes of the Colorado River
What do Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, and Lake Mohave all have in common? They're all children of the mighty Colorado River, a …
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 …
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 Meadows
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 …