Outdoor Recreation 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...
Utah Canyoneering Community Mourns The Loss Of David Bell
A tragedy has struck the Utah canyoneering community. Three friends - David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On - lost their lives in a Sierra Nevada rappelling accident on Friday night. The group of 13 were exploring the "Seven Teacups" area in Tulare County,...
Lake Powell’s Famed Double Arch Collapses
The sudden collapse of “Double Arch” over Lake Powell on August 8 serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of even the most enduring natural formations. The cause of the collapse of this renowned arch, which dates back to either the Triassic or Jurassic periods,...
American Rescue Plan Receives 1.4 Million Investment
The American Rescue Plan receives a $1.4 million investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the development of tourism in Smitters, West Virginia. WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced that the Economic Development...
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...
More Opinion
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...
Destinations
The Adventurers Guide To Utah
The Complete Adventurers Guide to Utah When it comes to outdoor recreation, very few states compare to Utah. When most people think of Utah, they think of skiing, national parks, funny alcohol laws or Mormons. But what they don’t think about is the variety of...
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...