It’s 2022 and by now we all know that single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Not only are the use of these materials incredibly wasteful, but it also takes decades for them to decompose. Worse still, once they do begin to break down, the microplastics end up in our water, soil, and even food. … Read more
It’s Friday, which means it is also time for my weekly rundown of some outdoor, adventure travel, and gear stories that you might have missed. Even though there are few stories of exploration, mountaineering, and adventure taking place at the moment, there are still some fun and interesting things that are worth mentioning. So, without … Read more
They have been called “America’s best idea.” The U.S. National Parks have always been of significant cultural, historical, or natural importance, and we need them now more than ever. But, they are also in need of some serious attention too. These places were preserved for their unique value, although sometimes we lose site of that … Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold two months back, everyone went into lockdown, travel came to a standstill, and a lot of nonessential business, governmental institutions, and other places were shutdown. Amongst them were America’s National Parks, which were closed to not only save resources, but to keep visitors safer too. Now that a bit … Read more
Each Friday I post a round-up of some interesting and unique stories from the past week that I simply didn’t have the time or space to share elsewhere. Here’s a few things you may have missed over that time span. America’s National Parks are Fee-Free Due to Coronavirus: As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on … Read more
Every Friday we share adventure news, travel deals, and information about new outdoor gear that we just didn’t have time to fit in anywhere else. This week we have a lot to go over, so lets get started. U.S. Department of the Interior Okay’s eBikes in National Parks: The U.S. Department of the Interior made a … Read more
Here in the U.S. this week is National Parks Week. That means that it is a time to celebrate “America’s Best Idea” and to make that happen visitors will find that all entry fees are waived through April 28. That said, not all of us can escape to our favorite national park this week to … Read more
The concept of creating national parks has been called “America’s best idea.” The U.S. is often credited with starting the movement to protect natural spaces and outdoor places in order to preserve them for future generations to enjoy too. The truth is, other parts of the world were already taking strides to create national parks … Read more
If you love America’s national parks, this video is likely to strike a chord with you. It is a beautifully shot and edited love letter to the amazing places and wild spaces that make up the U.S. park system. It is at times both nostalgic and wistful, and inspirational and hopeful all at the same … Read more
A new episode of The Adventure Podcast is now available for download through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. You’ll also find the latest episode embedded in this post for those of you who would rather listen to it directly through your browser as well. In this episode, in honor of National Park Week, … Read more
