9 articles tagged with weekend adventures
There's something magical about waking up in a bustling city, then finding yourself surrounded by pristine wilderness just hours later. After nearly drowning in Colorado's roaring rapids years ago, I've developed a special appreciation for these urban-to-mountain escapes that offer...
Standing before the towering skeleton of Gary's Union Station, I couldn't help but feel like I'd entered an apocalyptic side quest in some open-world RPG. The autumn wind whispered through broken windows, carrying stories of a once-thriving industrial powerhouse now...
Eugene, Oregon might be known for its track and field legacy, but this Pacific Northwest gem packs a serious punch when it comes to outdoor thrills. As someone who's chased adrenaline across three continents, I was genuinely gobsmacked by Eugene's...
After two decades optimizing websites in air-conditioned offices, trading Florida's flatlands for Australia's rugged terrain was my midlife recalibration. The Grampians—or Gariwerd, as the traditional owners know it—has become my go-to weekend escape from Darwin's tropical heat. This ancient mountain...
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...
Who would have thought that nestled within the suburban landscape of Sterling Heights lies a *symphonie sauvage* of natural trails waiting to be explored? Like discovering an unexpected bass note in a familiar melody, Michigan's third-largest city surprised me with...
The first time I stood atop the Loess Hills in Council Bluffs, the wind whispered a melody I hadn't expected to find in Iowa. Having hiked across four continents, I'm drawn to places where the landscape creates its own soundtrack...
There's something profoundly moving about walking the same stone paths that pilgrims traversed over 2,500 years ago. As the morning mist lifts from Mount Parnassus and the first rays of sunlight kiss the ruins of Apollo's temple, I'm reminded why...
In my 25 years as an emergency dispatcher in Norfolk, I've guided countless people through their worst moments. But it was the mountains that guided me through mine. After my burnout diagnosis at 45, I discovered that wilderness trails offer...
