Colorado is known for its craggy 14,000-foot summits, remote wilderness, and
epic trails.
/This article has been updated. It was originally published in September
2019./
The days are beginning to get noticeably shorter, we’re throwing more
layers in our pack for those chillier hikes and evening outings, and the
change of seasons is starting to show.
Autumn offers milder temperatures and fewer crowds in all our favorite places
throughout the country.
/This article has been updated. It was originally published in October of
2016./
Figuring out how to see the most of Olympic National Park [1] can be daunting
to a first time visitor. With nearly a million acres of park to explore and
encompassing four majestic and varied ecological regions [2], there is just
so much to see.
/This articles has been updated. It was originally published in February
2018./
Great Smoky Mountains National Park [1] is a 522,427-acre natural
playground that lies on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina
southern Appalachian Mountains.
/This article has been updated.
When the North Pacific high settle in over the west coast, Californians know
to head for the water. Somewhere along the state's nearly 900 miles of
coastline would be the obvious place to take a dip, but there are also
numerous freshwater swimming holes dotting the interior.
As the temperature soars this summer we want to make sure you’re well
prepared, and staying refreshed is certainly going to be the key! Below is a
list of some of the best local spots to cool off. Granted, not all of them
are actually within the state bounds of Oregon, with a few just on the
northern side of the Columbia, but we know they're worth crossing over into
Washington for.
In the state with the most rainfall in the lower 48, Washingtonians put up
with a lot of gray sky, so we think its fair to say that there's no other
population more deserving of bluebird summer days. And, luckily all that
rainfall equates to an evergreen state sprinkled with the best rivers,
waterfalls, lakes... and, yes, swimming holes.
One of the biggest draws to New Hampshire are the White Mountains, which are
attractive to hikers and backpackers with their rugged terrain, endless
beauty, and 4,000-footer status. While any visit to New Hampshire must
include a trip into the White Mountain National Forest, you also won’t want
to miss the countless other attractions throughout the state.
With summer in full swing, you may already be thinking about where you’ll
go to cool down.
As the summer settles in for more consistent spells of hot weather, high
country trailheads become ever-more appealing respites from the swelter.
Trails that have vanished for the winter beneath nourishing snows wait to
greet you like old friends, or perhaps new ones that keep you exploring
unfamiliar terrain.
There’s really nothing quite like setting off on the open road for an
outdoor adventure experience. Road tripping is one of the best ways to see
the wild landscape and incredible beauty this continent has to offer,
having the freedom to stop, stay and modify plans to explore our public lands
as you see fit.
