Why We Shouldn’t Drain Lake Powell

Why We Shouldn’t Drain Lake Powell

I was in 5th grade when I first heard about the controversy surrounding the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.  My teacher was an old scraggly man who appearance-wise reminded me of Mr. Burns from the Simpsons. He mentioned how people complained about building the Glen...
Be Like Bigfoot-Leave No Trace

Be Like Bigfoot-Leave No Trace

When I think about it, Bigfoot is an outdoor superhero. OK, he isn’t exactly like Batman or Spider-Man — he doesn’t save damsels in distress or fight villains with bad taste in cosmetics. And he doesn’t cover his actions with secret identities or costumes. But he’s...
Make Your Own Footprint

Make Your Own Footprint

I have never been fond of tent footprints. I hardly ever use them and I definitely don’t pay $30 for them. However, if you must have a footprint, but don’t want to dip into your children’s college fund to buy one, there is a way to make one for cheap. All you need is...
Lose Weight Fast With One of These Outdoor Adventures

Lose Weight Fast With One of These Outdoor Adventures

  For many people, exercise is one of the most boring, non-appealing things you can possibly do. Some people just drive by the gym, and they build up a sweat. For other people, the gym is an addiction, a place of solace. The gym helps them focus and unwind. But...
The Robber’s Roost; An Adventure Into The Wild West

The Robber’s Roost; An Adventure Into The Wild West

The world has always had a fascination with the Wild West and even though they didn’t know it, a fascination with the Robber’s Roost. The Wild West was one of the earliest genres of the American Film Industry. From the 1930’s to the 1960’s Hollywood cranked out...