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…
Did you know there’s a movement out there that’s researching and encouraging outdoor activity and nature as treatment for disease, instead of prescription drugs? It’s a thing—a growing thing. I’ve been getting emails inviting me to a conference put on by an organization called Shift. The theme this year (and last year) is “Outdoors RX.” … Keep reading…
There’s really just one drawback of visiting our most beautiful, popular natural resources: Everyone else is there, too! How do we visit these places like Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, the Grand Canyon (and popular parks and nature destinations in your own state) and survive the crowds? We don’t want to not go, because these places are … Keep reading…
The Black Mountain Lookout hike (or Fire Tower Hike) in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains is wonderful—right up there with other hikes we’ve done in the West for both scenic views and altitude. The Bighorns in north-central Wyoming are a well-kept secret the locals are glad to keep that way. It’s national forest, not a national park, … Keep reading…
The Twin Falls and South Shore hikes at Two Medicine Lake in Glacier are moderate hikes amidst a stunning mountain landscape. This 9-mile combination loop hike starts and ends at Two Medicine Campground, circling the lake. Watch the short slideshow below, then keep reading… What’s So Amazing about Twin Falls & South Shore Trails Just … Keep reading…
Here’s some very good news about the connection between regular moderate exercise and longevity—not just a longer life, but a more enjoyable life… If you really don’t like to work out…or if, like me, you’re feeling your age more and more and just have to slow down a bit—this is for us! I recently came … Keep reading…
Casual day hikers don’t commonly use trekking poles here in the US…and least not yet. I understand they’ve been common in Europe for many years, though. Why? What are we missing? To help us understand how they help us, I contacted Bigfoot. Yes, Bigfoot! Follow Bigfoot is a hiking blog operated by a fellow Minnesotan … Keep reading…
Why are outdoor travel and recreation such awesome ways to build memories? Lasting memories are built from things that stand out in our minds. The natural world is so full of beauty, drama, fascination, majesty, intricacy, variety. It captivates our senses, our minds, our emotions. The wonder of experiencing a new outdoor destination and the … Keep reading…
How do we raise our kids—and specifically our girls—to love the outdoors as much as we do? It’s harder these days than it was when I was growing up. The bombardment of media and activities that compete for their attention and time, plus the safety factor of our modern society—it’s a challenge. And like anything … Keep reading…