A Whole Week of Free National Parks: April 16-25
April 16-25 marks the centennial celebration of the National Park Service with a week of free National Parks. Get all of the info here.
20 Hilarious One-Star Yelp Reviews of National Parks
We sourced 20 one-star Yelp reviews of National Parks for your viewing pleasure. Experience the majesty of the National Parks — or, not so much.
Watch: Only The Essential, A Pacific Crest Trail Documentary [interview]
We interviewed Wild Confluence about its award-winning Pacific Crest Trail documentary, “Only the Essential.” Read and watch it here.
Find Inspiration in DreamRide, a Mountain Bike Fantasy [interview]
Watch DreamRide, get stoked, and read the in-depth interview with co-creators Mike Hopkins and Lacy Kemp. A mountain bike fantasy that can’t be missed.
Watch: The Frazil Ice Phenomenon in Yosemite Falls
The Frazil ice phenomenon is a giant, frozen slush river that forms at the base of waterfalls. See the video by Yosemite National Park.
Watch Bald Eagles Live on The Channel Islands
The Sauces Canyon live cam on Santa Cruz Island provides a direct window to watch bald eagles live. Here’s a small history of the process, and other live cams.
Kickstart the Zipperless Sleeping Bag (That Seals with Magnets)
A zipperless sleeping bag that seals with magnets is available to purchase right now. On Kickstarter. Check it out.
Jack English Ventana Wilderness Pioneer Passes at 96
Jack English’s story is true to life. Full of discovery, love, and heartache, the Ventana Wilderness pioneer was a mountain man, through and through.
Kickstart the VSSL Mini, a Flashlight with Storage
This flashlight with storage, a compass, and a carabiner is packed into a small form factor by VSSL. Support the Kickstarter.
5 Sites That Highlight Women in Backpacking
International Women’s Day is upon us! Here are five sites that highlight women in backpacking.