OUTDOOR OPINIONS
What is Camping?
There are several types of people in the world, and for each one of these types they have a different definition of camping. However, trying to fit so many different beliefs under one interpretation would be like nicknaming Hilary Clinton “Honest Abe.” No matter...
Fixing The Recreation.gov Permit System
How You Fix the Recreation.Gov Permit System Every year thousands of people pay a minimal fee for a chance to use ‘public lands.’ The idea of ‘public lands’ amuses me. They are public lands, and this means they belong to everyone. This isn’t true. It means everyone...
Weekend Wanderer: How to Prepare for a Weekend Backpacking Trip
The Pre-Trip Panic Is Real The second you say, “Let’s go backpacking this weekend,” your brain immediately responds with, “Cool, let’s think about everything that could go wrong.” Suddenly you’re wondering if bears like the taste of protein bars, whether you remember...
Unusual Team Building Exercises
Over the past couple decades, corporate America has ushered in a new era of management training. On some level, almost every business has some type of team-building activity for upper management employees and occasionally regular ones. Its aim is to enhance social...
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...
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...
Do National Parks and Monuments Equal Better Protection
The recent election has called a lot of attention to the concept of national parks and national monuments. The latter has also brought the use of the Antiquities Act into question. However, the creation of a national monument or park in the name of protection is...
Outdoor News
What the Government Shutdown Means for National Parks
Shutdown Trails: What the 2025 Federal Government Shutdown Means for National Parks & Outdoor Users Picture this: You're geared up at dawn, boots laced tight, backpack slung over your shoulder, ready to conquer that rugged trail in Yellowstone or weave through the...
Outdoor Gear
The Ultimate Gear Guide for Hiking (Without Looking Like a Walking REI Ad)
So, you want to hit the trails, breathe in the piney air, and maybe grab that perfect summit selfie. Somewhere along the way, you noticed everyone on Instagram looks like they just walked out of an REI commercial—gleaming in $250 rain jackets, neon trail runners, and...
Features
Welcome to the Wilderness! Why I Am Here and Why You Should Care
So, You Stumbled Into the Wilderness… Congratulations! You’ve managed to wander into the wilderness—no, not the kind with dramatic sweeping shots of mountains and serene lakes worthy of National Geographic. This is the wilderness where you might find yourself...
Adventures
Weekend Wanderer: How to Prepare for a Weekend Backpacking Trip
The Pre-Trip Panic Is Real The second you say, “Let’s go backpacking this weekend,” your brain immediately responds with, “Cool, let’s think about everything that could go wrong.” Suddenly you’re wondering if bears like the taste of protein bars, whether you remember...