Spring Hikes: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness in Arizona
The Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is a trail-less, river-filled canyon you just can’t miss. See how to hike it here.
5 Epic Hot Springs in Nevada: Get Your Soak On
We list five of the best hot springs in Nevada. Rustic backroad digs to long hikes through a canyon. Get your soak on.
Winter Hikes: The Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop, Pinnacles National Park
The Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop is a 5-6 mile trail in Pinnacles National Park. See the majesty, and maybe a condor or two.
Community Highlight: Watch Every Mile of the John Muir Trail in Minutes
HitTheRoadZak showcases the John Muir Trail in minutes via a second of video for every mile of his hike. Interview with the NOBO duo.
Andante: To Play Cello on a Mountaintop [interview]
Playing cello on a mountaintop combines the beauty of music and nature, essential qualities of Andante, a short film. Interview with the creators.
Journey Anywhere with Adventure Archives [Interview]
A lot of the beauty of the time out in the wild is just being immersed in it during a backpacking trip. It doesn’t have to be a big name park, as long as you’re sleeping outside.
Winter Hikes: Hike Summit Lake in Clearwater Wilderness, Washington
This normally popular trail in Washington, just 70 miles from Seattle, is a lonely wonderland in winter. See how to hike Summit Lake here.
Community Highlight: Watch Mt. Humphreys Ascent, Interview with Creator
Linford and crew spend two days conquering the Mt. Humphreys ascent, the highest point in Arizona (12,637 feet), and he captures fall footage during the trip and at the peak.
Winter Hikes: Desolation Canyon and Death Valley Super Bloom
Death Valley is, for the most part, a trail-less wonderland to explore at will. So, during this drive, if you spot a particularly beautiful area, stop the car, get out, and go for a jaunt. And the view afforded by climbing above Desolation Canyon (at the end of the hike) will provide a vista of all those blooming hills.
Winter Hikes: Bear Mountain Trail in Sedona, Arizona
Want a thoroughly tough winter hike in Sedona, Arizona? The ascent to Bear Mountain will leave you breathless, but the views will be worth it.