Highlights in Utah National Parks for Adventurers & Families By Aaron Lovell Happy Birthday, National Park Service! The United States’ first national parks are older than 100 years, but the Park Service itself began in August 1916. And there’s no better…
Adventuring in Napa Wine Country by Kayak, Bike, and On Foot Vineyards, rolling hills, and America’s best wines. That’s all I knew about Napa before traveling to California’s famed wine country this spring, but once there I found there’s much more…
A Luxury Forest Retreat in Northwest Pennsylvania A mist lingers on the brook as the sun begins peaking over the tree-covered hills. I cast the line again into the slow moving water. Immediately, there’s a tug on the line, “A fish!…
[Note: These reviews are my own observations after having tried each of these items on several trips over a period of anywhere up to 8 months.] Versatility is a virtue, and that’s as true for travelers as it is for the…
Every July 24, Utah celebrates its roots with parades, fireworks, and a day off work for many on what we call Pioneer Day (also known as Pie and Beer Day). The last thing you may think to cheers with on this occasion…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Part 3: A Tropical Setting This is the third in a three-part series about Highway 12 in Utah. Click the links above to access the…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Part 2: Enchanting Escalante This is the second in a three-part series about Highway 12 in Utah. Click the links above to access the other…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 “That bird just pooped in my ice cream!” I lifted my gaze and half muttered, “Huh?” as a tiny shadow flitted up and out of sight. My…
Sun Valley is best known for its ski resort, celebrity sightings, and a lifestyle centered on the art of being outside. Residents boast a perennial tan, an effortless sense of eternal youth, and own enough seasonal sports gear to fill…
The Apollo 6 Mobility Package by Endless Sun Solar is a convenient, lightweight, and flexible solution to portable outdoor power for small devices. Admit it. You feel a little naked without your smartphone and a little panicked when the battery meter gets below…