114 articles tagged with outdoor adventure
The first time I stood at the base of the Sandia Mountains, I closed my eyes and just *listened*. The whisper of ponderosa pines, the distant call of a red-tailed hawk, the subtle percussion of hiking boots on rocky trails...
As a physicist accustomed to exploring vast cave systems with my three children, I wasn't expecting much when work sent me to Conway, Arkansas for a week-long conference on educational outreach. Yet this mid-sized college town nestled between the Arkansas...
The modest town of Bear, Delaware isn't typically on most travelers' radar, but that's precisely what makes it such an intriguing destination. Nestled in New Castle County, this unassuming community serves as a perfect launching pad for exploring the rich...
As I stood at Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, watching the morning mist dance across the UNESCO-protected Geiranger Fjord, I felt that familiar scientific curiosity merge with pure awe. This wasn't my first time in Norway—my husband's ancestral homeland has become our family's...
Y'all, I've gotta confess something: I slept on Fresno for years. Like many travelers, I viewed this Central Valley hub as merely Yosemite's forgettable neighbor—a place to gas up before hitting the Sierra Nevada's greatest hits. But last spring, when...
Standing at the threshold where urban sophistication meets raw wilderness, Salt Lake City has captured my heart in ways I never anticipated. As someone who spends her days immersed in interior spaces, there's something profoundly refreshing about stepping into nature's...
When your job revolves around perfectly curated retail spaces and seasonal collection launches, sometimes you need to trade designer showrooms for dirt trails and fresh mountain air. That's exactly what I did during an unexpected work trip to West Africa...
Let me tell you something about Rapid City that most tourists miss while racing to Mount Rushmore: this place is an investigator's dream of hidden outdoor treasures. After tracking a case that led me through the Black Hills last summer,...
Bonjour, beach lovers! There's something magical about discovering that perfect stretch of shoreline, especially when it's hiding just a short drive from the Nevada capital. As someone who's spent countless weekends exploring Lake Tahoe's beaches with friends, I've curated the...
There's something utterly magical about watching the sun rise from a wicker basket suspended thousands of feet above the earth. The desert landscape of New Mexico unfolds beneath you like a hand-painted quilt, each patch telling its own story. My...
There's something almost mystical about rolling into Newport, Vermont on a motorcycle – the cool breeze off Lake Memphremagog hitting your face as the Green Mountains rise in the distance. After years of property management in bustling tourist destinations, I've...
The taxi driver laughed when I mentioned my plans to seek outdoor adventures in São Paulo. 'Senhor, this is a concrete jungle, not the Amazon,' he said, navigating through the endless sea of high-rises that define Brazil's largest metropolis. After...
The morning light breaks over Denver's skyline, but my gaze is fixed westward, where the jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains calls with an irresistible whisper. Having traversed mountain ranges from the Himalayas to the Andes, I've developed an insatiable...
When most folks hear 'Mitchell, South Dakota,' they immediately think of the world-famous Corn Palace. But as someone who builds structures for a living and jumps out of perfectly good aircraft for fun, I'm here to tell you this prairie...
When my buddy Jake suggested a weekend trip to Pocatello, Idaho with his kids, I'll admit I gave him some serious side-eye. After globe-trotting from Berlin's underground clubs to Bali's sacred temples, the idea of exploring this small Idaho city...