Located almost directly in the heart of Utah is the San Rafael swell. During the mid 20th century the area was home to uranium and mineral developers. Some were large companies, and others were single men. Today there isn’t much in the swell besides the...
Mountain Hardwear is one of the most elite companies in the outdoor industry. They sponsor numerous world class athletes and have always made some of the best gear in the industry. However, even as they progress into new markets, new fashions and new designs, there...
“Welcome to West Virginia” were the first words I heard as I blinked my eyes, easing them into the world of the awake. In the background, the first few bars of John Denver’s, ‘Country Roads,’ played on the radio.“Looks just like Pennsylvania” was the only...
Let’s set the scene: Early May, sun already melting the asphalt, and I’m in Dark Canyon, Utah, rethinking every life choice that led me to lug a small boulder disguised as a backpack up a 1,500-foot wall of misery. My eyes are stinging from sweat and I’m halfway up...
Every year millions of people flock to national parks, monuments, recreation areas, trails and historic areas. Some states reap a harvest of hundreds of millions. Is your state one of them? Take a look at the list of the top ten some aren’t surprising and some are....
