Resort Report- Summer 2016
Just because the snow has melted doesn’t mean Utah’s ski resorts are closed! Explore their summer side by hiking, mountain biking, enjoying scenic chairlift rides, and bringing the kids to summer camp sessions at resorts throughout the Beehive State! Get…
Uniquely Utah Campgrounds
6 Utah Campgrounds to Pitch a Tent at This Summer Whether it’s a weekend getaway or an extended backpacking trip, camping is the perfect way to enjoy Utah’s summer months. But with hundreds of public and private campgrounds located throughout…
New Mexico’s High Desert Riding
Mountain Biking in Santa Fe Santa Fe is the kind of place you might imagine when you think of the American Southwest. Coyote fences surround the distinctive Pueblo Revival-style buildings adorned with hanging red chile garlands. It’s the oldest state…
Visit 5 Utah National Parks in One Week
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…
Napa Uncorked!
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…
6 Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping
Take Your Kids Camping This Summer! By Melissa Lang Why spend summer inside or at the movies when you can take your kids camping and enjoy the outdoors? Not only will camping be a great way for you all to…
Why a Girl Needs 5-7 Bikes
Riding bikes is fun. Plain and simple. It doesn’t matter whether it’s pedaling on a pathway, street or trail – the perma-grin says it all. I don’t own anything more expensive than bicycles. They’re all I got (except for my…
MUV: The Water Filter You Didn’t Know You Needed
Adaptable Water Filter Launching on Kickstarter I’ve tried out plenty of water filters for Outdoor Sports Guide, but was intrigued by the new MUV water filter launching today on Kickstarter because of its modular design that makes it versatile for everyday…
Easy Camping Meals from Fireside Provisions
Easy Camping Meals Delivered from Fireside Provisions When camping and backpacking, gourmet eats are not on the menu. Meals for these adventures have long been relegated to bags full of dried, processed food, or tin dinners roasted fireside filled with…
Cycling Tips for Surviving the Heat
4 Cycling Tips for Summer Days Cycling in the hot summer sun can leave you dehydrated and overheated.In the Mountain West, temperatures often reach 100 degrees in summer with cycling on asphalt making the temperature feel even hotter. But even staying…
How To Keep Gear Safe While Traveling
5 Ways to Keep Gear Safe On the Go Guest post by Ralph Goodman If you love the outdoors, you probably also love the gear that gets you outside. In this context, gear refers to the items that you cannot…
Hiking Equipment List & Packing Tips
Guest post by Manuel Cadaing from Adventure Survival Gear Hiking is truly one of the best ways to exercise and stay fit. You’ll also see the beauty of nature and breathe fresh air. But you’ll need the right hiking equipment before…