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Colorado in the fall is like living in a painting. Warm hues paint the landscapes. Groves of aspen trees ignite the mountains with yellow, orange, and red. The scenery of piercing mountains, vast lakes, unassuming meadows, and winding rivers is a glowing masterpiece from September to October in Colorado.
Are you sick of carrying and reapplying sunscreen when you’re adventuring outside? It’s time to invest in a sun shirt.
In a world inundated with distractions and overwhelming stimuli, camping is a breath of fresh air (literally).
Although, for better or worse, camping has evolved with technology where RVs offer electricity, vans come fully equipped with kitchens, and hotspots bring the internet to the outdoors. This evolution allows for more access outside. But does it take away from appreciating sunrises as you pee first thing in the morning or laughing around a campfire as your food cooks?
So what do you do if you want to unplug and get back to the roots of camping? One word: boondocking.
There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of the natural world – birds humming, critters rustling, trees creaking, last night’s fire whispering. It’s something you can only experience from camping.
Camping, also known as sleeping in the woods, is what you make of it. Backpackers pitch a tent or crowd around a fire in the backcountry. Glampers pay for an experience with farm-to-table food, teepees or airstreams, and stunning views. RVers look for electric hookups and community in established campgrounds. And car campers turn each of these camping experiences into their own adventure on four wheels.
As the snow melts and spring turns to summer, Colorado paints the landscape with green aspens, winding rivers, and fields of wildflowers. Fourtneers lose their winter coat. Mountain passes open. Trails welcome runners, bikers, and dogs. Alpine lakes melt under the sun.
There are over 2,000 alpine lakes across the Centennial State. Some decorate roadsides with parking, while others are home in high country basins. Hiking to alpine lakes is the perfect way to experience a Colorado summer.
Beyond the bustling Big Apple, New York State is rife with outdoor activities. The state is home to the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, gushing waterfalls, peak fall foliage, and miles and miles of trails. It’s one of the best places to go backpacking on the east coast.
The global outdoor clothing market is a billion-dollar industry that keeps growing. It’s projected to reach $47.3 billion by 2027, according to BusinessWire.
With such a vast industry, how do you ensure you’re purchasing quality technical apparel to adventure outside safely and comfortably? Below, we will break down the best outdoor clothing brands based on brand values, fit, function, activity, and sustainability.
The seafoam river was beautiful. The mountain goats were entertaining. The terrain was exhilarating. But my blisters were brutal. And we still had nine more miles until we arrived at our cars. Do you know what saved me from disaster? Hiking sandals.
Whether you are backpacking in the San Juans or rafting New River Gorge, a pair of quality adventure sandals are essential.
When buying the best hiking sandals for you, here is what to look for:
Three words: Heated toilet seats.
From heated toilet seats and après hot buns to the deepest powder skiing in the world, Japan has it all for your next winter trip.
The winter doesn’t end until the snow melts. Across North America, there are skiing destinations that don’t close until well into the spring and sometimes the summer.
Spring skiing is an entirely different beast than its winter counterpart. This time of the year welcomes warmer temperatures, more bluebird days, fewer crowds, a popular après ski scene, surprise snow storms, and touring! It’s a favorite pastime for ski bums to send the winter off properly.
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In Telluride, a common saying goes, “You come for the winter and stay for the summer.”
Summer in Telluride, Colorado, is an explosion of color with cool mornings and afternoon showers. It’s a playground for mountain biking singletrack, climbing in the Box Canyon at sunset, and hiking to high alpine lakes.
Ski bibs are a superior alternative to traditional ski pants. If you don’t believe us, try them for yourself. It will change how you ride, ski, and recreate outdoors. In this article, we discuss the best ski bibs for women on the market, as well as all of the features and considerations you should have in finding the top pair for you.
Imagine turning off the highway, away from traffic, paved roads, and amenities. When overlanding, you’ll be driving your rig onto stretches of road touched more by nature than humans, and enter a seemingly unknown part of the world with only your vehicle, gear, and sense of adventure. Here you can explore stunning vistas, maneuver around spiring rock formations, and sleep under the guise of looming mountains.
Overlanding is a combination of camping and off-roading. Camping and overlanding embody sleeping in nature.
There are as many different ways to camp as there are campers—from glamping to overlanding and backpacking, you can personalize your experience in the outdoors. If you’re new to camping or looking for a new way to get outside, consider car camping.
Hit the slopes early—and ski under the stars—by staying overnight in resort parking lots or at nearby campgrounds.
If you're looking to sleep outdoors in style without breaking the bank, here are some easy ways to elevate your next camping trip.
Filled with geothermally heated groundwater that rises from Earth’s crust, hot springs are essentially natural hot tubs. They’re scattered in remote wildernesses, off of highways, and in commercial spaces.
Hot springs are the perfect way to unwind after traveling, adventuring, or setting up camp. Here are some of the best RV camping options near hot springs in the U.S. and Canada.
As the temperatures drop and most campgrounds close for the season, the U.S. Forest Service allows free dispersed camping year-round in national forests. Some campgrounds also remain open, but if you plan to winter camp in a national forest, prepare for road closures and minimal amenities.
Does the stillness and quiet of the snow relax you? Are you an avid skier or snowmobiler? Then this guide is for you. Here are some of the best national forests for winter camping in the U.S.
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As summer turns to fall, the air gets cooler, the leaves explode with color, the bugs disperse, and the hunters climb their tree stands.
While this is a beautiful time to camp and recreate outside, it’s also one of the more dangerous times to take to the woods. But with precautions by both hunters and other parties enjoying the outdoors, everyone can safely co-exist in the outdoors during hunting season.
Southern Utah stretches from the high desert of Moab to the canyons and cliffs of Zion National Park, boasting unique and inspiring landscapes. People travel from all over to off-road, climb, hike, camp, and explore the history of Southern Utah.
The California Crest Trail spans 2,150 miles through unique landscapes in the Golden State. From scorching deserts to towering sequoia forests and foggy oceanside villages, the trail connects the Basin Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Klamath Mountains, and the Coast Ranges. It’s also one of the best overlanding routes in the U.S.
Colorado’s state park system encompasses a diverse natural landscape. Depending on the area and elevation, Colorado’s 42 state parks feature mountains, rivers, plains, and idyllic campsites nestled in forests. Thirty-four of the 42 state parks offer camping, and most of these provide RV amenities and sites.
For mountain bikers, spring means trails are drying out, ski resorts are transitioning into bike parks, and mountain bike season is starting across the U.S.
Like trail running and backcountry snowboarding, mountain biking is another exhilarating way to experience the outdoors. From downhill parks and cross-country trails to singletrack and long bikepacking excursions, there are many ways to explore on a mountain bike.
The U.S. is a hot spot for mountain biking with vast trail systems in nearly every state. Here are six of the best places to mountain bike with camping nearby.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many RVers it’s also the start of camping season. But this means more crowds too.
Luckily, there are still plenty of tucked-away places, located far from the hustle and bustle. Are you looking for a long weekend of peace and quiet outdoors? Here are some tips for how to avoid the Memorial Day weekend crowds when camping.
Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 leads you through changing landscapes to the front door of Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and other natural wonders in the state.
Highway 12 runs northeast to the west for more than 120 miles connecting Torrey to Panguitch, Utah. You can complete the trip in just 3 or 4 hours going 40 miles per hour or less. However, you should add additional time to stop at national parks, state parks, overlooks, scenic backroads, and campgrounds along the way.
Along the western slope of Colorado, the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway winds through aspen trees, alpine meadows, and trout-filled lakes. It’s a can’t-miss part of the Grand Mesa National Forest.
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The main difference between camping and glamping is glamping’s added luxury—but that luxury can be what you make it. You’ll find glamping options with varying degrees of luxurious perks throughout the U.S.
All-inclusive resorts offer unique accommodations in the heart of nature with high-thread-count sheets, spa treatments, and fine dining. Some people prefer glamping in their own backyards or adding cozy updates to their van setups, like mattress toppers and string lights.
Glamping experiences are trending, including everything from all-inclusive resorts in remote places to staycations in your backyard with a tent, lights, and a cozy setting. Traditional campgrounds with tent and RV sites are also starting to join this trend. Campgrounds across the U.S. are embracing glamping to accommodate visitors who are looking to get outside but are wanting more comfort than a sleeping bag inside a tent.
The Outer Banks Scenic Byway is a strip of road that cuts between marshes, dunes, and the lapping shores of the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of North Carolina. The road travels through beach towns, islands, and ferry crossings. It’s also a part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the first national seashore in the country, and offers incredible stargazing
To access this scenic byway, RVers will need to take Highway 158 from Point Harbor, North Carolina, over the Wright Memorial Bridge to Kitty Hawk. Once you reach the Wright Memorial Bridge, vacation vibes start to set in as incredible ocean views get closer and closer.
There’s no question that spending time outdoors is beneficial to kids, but not everyone enjoys the traditional camping experience. Glamping takes the best parts of camping and makes it a more comfortable experience. It’s the perfect way for your family to appreciate the outdoors without the hassle of traveling with tons of gear, worrying about your children’s safety, and dealing with complaints about sleeping on the ground.
Camping in the backcountry is a refreshingly quiet experience, but since it requires additional planning, packing, and travel time it can be a hassle for a weekend getaway. So why not glamp near your home or a city with everything you need for a quick adventure?
Glamping is increasing in popularity with locations popping up in many U.S. destinations, including cities. Seek out cities with strong outdoor communities and natural landscapes for easy access to unique accommodations, including yurts, treehouses, and safari tents.
For 650 miles from Leggett to Dana Point, you can drive California’s coast, one of the most iconic road trips in the U.S. Navigate your car or RV through sleepy surf towns, pull off to Arcata for local farmer’s markets, make breakfast overlooking Bodega Bay, and wake up to the early morning fog in Santa Barbara.
You won’t want to miss the most picturesque area of Highway 1: Big Sur. Tucked between Carmel and San Simeon, Big Sur captures the essence of California with nearby redwood trees and salty water mist from the coastline.
You don’t need to go to Florida for a beach vacation. In Southern Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico are lesser-known beach towns, like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. They’re situated on 32 miles of coastline with turquoise waters and sandy beaches.
Eco-friendly campgrounds aim to avoid environmental harm by implementing renewable energy power sources, promoting various recycling programs, minimizing water usage, and using other sustainable practices.
The 469-mile stretch between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks is one of the most spectacular and popular scenic drives in the U.S.
The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the blue hues of the Appalachian mountains, which is even more colorful during fall foliage season. This scenic byway allows roadtrippers to explore the natural and historical landscape from mile marker 0 in Waynesboro, Virginia, to mile marker 469 in Cherokee, North Carolina.
With the holiday season upon us, houses, storefronts, and streets are strung up with bows, tinsel, and twinkling lights. Even campgrounds across the U.S. receive the holiday makeover, from the snow-covered shores of coastal Maine to the deserts of California. What’s better than falling asleep to nature doused in holiday cheer?
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With 63 national parks across the U.S., you are almost guaranteed to find a nearby glamping option to take your visit to the next level.
Glamping merges the luxury of “glamour” with the solitude and beauty of “camping.” It evokes images of a canvas tent under the shadow of a mountain, a glass dome nestled under the stars, or a treehouse standing tall among the wild roll of trees, hills, and color. These natural tourism destinations aim to simultaneously provide home comfort and connection to nature.
As September folds into October, maple, aspen, birch, and a variety of other trees across the country brighten the landscape with hues of orange, red, and yellow.
Imagine falling asleep to the lullaby of a river or waking to the view of a dam. With affordable prices and well-maintained campsites, Army Corps of Engineers (COE) campgrounds offer some of the best access to camping and recreational water activities.
In early 2021, a survey found that 76-percent of Americans plan to travel more than they did in 2020. As vaccination rates rise and companies continue working remotely, Americans are taking to the road with four wheels. What’s best seen and navigated by car? National parks.
Many road travelers center their itineraries around national parks, but why not national forests? National forests are similar to national parks, but they’re often free to visit, dog-friendly, less crowded, more secluded, and full of wild places to explore. Here are the most visited national forests in the United States that are certainly worth the trek.
Since the pandemic canceled many people’s Memorial Day travels last year, campers should expect this coming Memorial Day to be busier than ever.
For some, after a day of exploring the outdoors, there’s no better feeling than coming back to camp to make a fire, eat some grub, and smoke a joint under the stars.
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When travellers dream of Tuscany they fall in love behind the shadows of the Renaissance, wage battles with the history of the Romans and wander through the rolling hills and quiet of the countryside.
Imagine sleepy Italian villages wafting with the simple herbs and spices of Italian cuisine.
Lago di Como, or Lake Como, is a dreamy getaway nestled far away in northern Italy. Here you will find a simple way of life winding along the twisting roads, blowing through looming mountains, and following the narrow corridors and secret alleys of the charming resort villages sprinkled throughout this expanse.
Sicily’s turquoise waters, looming mountains and dramatic coastline come together to create the ultimate holiday for travellers seeking inspiring views and long hikes.
With laws changing globally, it’s time for cannabis-lovers to hop on the travelers trail and visit the 420-friendly travel destinations that are popping up.
Looking for the best Tokyo capsule hotels to experience while visiting Japan? Stay in the capsule hotel sleeping pods for an intimate and modern Japanese stay and experience!
Choosing to holiday in the Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre is a hard decision, but either way you can’t go wrong with these coastal destinations.
When it comes to choosing a holiday destination in Italy, the country rife in history, tradition and pure beauty certainly makes it hard, especially when you have to choose between places like Lake Como and Lake Garda