Outdoor Recreation News
Introducing White Sands National Park New Mexico
I know it is old news about White Sands becoming a national park, but the past three years have seen national monuments made smaller, and I just wanted to make sure the announcement was actually solid before I blew the proverbial horn of outdoor enthusiasm. So let me...
Utah Approves Bid For Another Winter Olympics
In 2002, Salt Lake City became the largest city, at that time, to host the winter Olympics. To this day the 2002 winter Olympics have been considered one of the most successful Olympics of all time. Originally the 2002 bid was met with lots of criticism from the...
Permit Needed to Hike Kannarraville Falls
It’s a name that just rolls off your tongue, Kanarraville. Millions of people pass it every year, comment about the name, and keep on driving. It is located close to Zion National Park, just off of I-15. Kannarraville has two claims to fame. The first and not...
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Features
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...
More Opinion
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...
Destinations
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Gear
Backpack Camping Gear List
A basic backpacking list. I can use this list to stay under 20 lbs and backpack for a week at a time. Many people prefer more than this, and some prefer less. Personal Backpacking Gear Backpack 50-60 liters* 2-3 upper body layers 1 windproof waterproof jacket 2...