31 articles tagged with outdoor recreation
When my tech conference in Salt Lake City wrapped up early last fall, I found myself with an unexpected gift: 48 hours to explore the often-overlooked West Valley City. As someone who's mastered the art of extending business trips into...
There's something magical about America's heartland that fashion magazines and travel guides often overlook. As someone who's spent years seeking authentic experiences across continents, I've developed a newfound appreciation for the places that don't make Instagram's trending page—places like Moore,...
While my fieldwork typically takes me to ancient archaeological sites across deserts and remote landscapes, a recent visit to see colleagues at the University of Maryland led me to discover the surprising family-friendly charm of Bowie. This modest Maryland city,...
Coming in for landing at Idaho Falls Regional might not seem like you're about to touch down in a hiker's paradise, but trust me – this corner of Idaho packs some serious trail cred. As a pilot with perpetually itchy...
When I first visited Bloomington to give a guest lecture at Indiana University's Risk Management program, I expected the typical Midwest flatlands. Instead, I discovered a verdant paradise of limestone ridges, glacial lakes, and forests that transform into a kaleidoscope...
Twenty-five years defending Montana's pristine landscapes in courtrooms gave me intimate knowledge of its terrain, but experiencing Kalispell's wilderness firsthand with my nephews last summer delivered a perspective no legal brief could capture. Nestled in the Flathead Valley with the...
When most mainlanders think of Dover, Delaware, their minds immediately race to the thundering engines of NASCAR. But as someone who's spent decades seeking out hidden adventure pockets across the country, I can tell you that Dover's natural landscape holds...
Standing at the precipice of Pilot Butte, watching the alpenglow paint the Three Sisters peaks in hues of amber and rose, I'm reminded why Bend captured my scientific curiosity and adventurous spirit. As a geologist who's studied volcanic formations across...
When most adventure seekers map out their next conquest, Little Rock, Arkansas rarely tops the list. But after a recent detour through the Natural State while researching innovation hubs in the American South, I found myself unexpectedly charmed by this...
¿Quién dirÃa que Montana would capture my heart like this? After years chasing electronic beats across Europe and tracing my roots through Mexico, I found myself craving a different kind of rush – the kind that comes from wide-open spaces...
There's something profoundly humbling about driving through America's Great Plains, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the sky becomes an overwhelming dome of possibility. After years of chasing adrenaline through New Zealand's backcountry and Southeast Asian caves, I found myself...
When most visitors plan a trip to Atlanta, they rarely pencil in time for Johns Creek – and that's precisely why I'm letting you in on this secret. As someone who frequently visits family here during breaks from my dental...
G'day from the land of 10,000 lakes! After spending years documenting bridges across continents, sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen when you least expect them. While in Minnesota studying the unique flood management systems around the Mississippi, I stumbled upon...
Growing up in Venice, I witnessed how tourism could transform a city's identity—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. That experience has shaped how I approach travel with my own family, always seeking authentic experiences that connect us to a place's...
The morning light skims across Lake Coeur d'Alene like liquid gold, casting long shadows from the towering pines that frame this alpine oasis. Having photographed coastlines from Portugal to Thailand, I never expected to find such captivating shorelines nestled in...
