Laura Albert, currently of Laramie, Wyoming, has worked in outdoor careers since before she graduated from college in 2008. She’s covered a lot of ground in the last 15 years in jobs with the National Park Service, other government entities and in the non-profit world. Now in her mid-30s, Laura looks back on her experiences … Keep reading…
(This article was first published in June of 2015. It’s been updated to reflect more recent research and links) Physical inactivity is “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.” Bigger than smoking? Obesity? Stress? Apparently so. That’s what Dr. Steven Blair had to say at an annual convention of the American Psychological Association … Keep reading…
Tracy Blesi is the co-founder and owner of Women on the GrOw, a women’s adventure travel business based in Minneapolis. I sat down for coffee with her recently to get her story on how she turned her love for adventure travel and experience planning group trips into a business. For more on Women on the … Keep reading…
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a little-known (at least for Midwesterners) canyon that straddles Montana and Wyoming. Hiking Sullivan’s Knob Trail is a super way to see this fascinating landscape and jaw-dropping overlook into the canyon. What We Loved about Hiking Sullivan’s Knob Trail The Landscape This high desert, arid terrain is so different … Keep reading…
Going-to-the-Sun Road is arguably the most scenic drive in the US. Every American should take this at least once—it’s one of our national treasures! The mountain setting is nothing short of spectacular. Combine that with the alpine lakes and rivers, many wonderful hikes and the wildlife and and it’s unbeatable. Why Going-to-the-Sun Road is So … Keep reading…
We hiked the 3-mile out-and-back Lost Creek Falls Trail for the first time during fall color season. What’s already a very beautiful wooded trail was made extra pretty with the bright reds and yellows. Here’s why you’ll want to check out this trail, too… What We Loved about Lost Creek Falls Trail The Blended Forest … Keep reading…
The best thing about camping in the Bighorn Mountains of northcentral Wyoming is you have all the beauty and wildlife with none of the crowds. Seriously. Our family has camped here twice now—once in the north half and once in the south half. Both were outstanding camping experiences. Campgrounds in the Bighorns There are a … Keep reading…
Do you look for beauty in the ordinary things of life? It’s easy to take “ordinary” beauty for granted. But it’s out there, and will enrich our souls if we slow down enough to look for it! Ordinary Beauty through the Eyes of Others Our fall color season is almost over here in central Minnesota. … Keep reading…
The creative folks at Outdoorsy took a concept that already works in one sphere—rental homes and rooms—and transferred it to a new sphere—the RV world. Brilliant! According to the RV Industry Association, 25 million Americans traveled by RV this past spring and summer of 2019 (read more here). Don’t have an RV? Well, now you … Keep reading…
Is Two Medicine the most beautifully-situated campground I’ve camped in yet? Yes. A resounding Yes! Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park has a stunning setting along Two Medicine Lake, surrounded by the mountain peaks this park is known for. Though big, it’s surprisingly quiet and even semi-private, depending on your site. When we were … Keep reading…