Yosemite Luck

It was 5:15 p.m. on a brilliantly hot August day. There was a line of cars waiting to enter one of the U.S’s most visited National Parks. We added two more to the thousands already gaping at...

Winter camping at Tahquamenon Falls in MI's Upper Peninsula

There aren’t a lot of state parks in Michigan open for camping in the winter but, luckily for us, that list includes one of our favorites: Tahquamenon Falls State Park...

Mountain Bike the Mitten

Most avid mountain bikers that visit the Mitten roll into Marquette or Copper Harbor, both epic trail systems. Copper Harbor is an IMBA Silver-level ride center, and Marquette is just a little behind...

Mountain Magic, Winter Park CO

A rocky mountain ski trip is winter magic: snow-capped views above 10,000 feet, delightful apres-ski toasts with ski buddies, ripping a top-to-bottom run on packed powder, and a soak in the...

New Orleans, Lessons from the Swamp

I'd never been to New Orleans. This classic southern Cajun-vibe city perched on the gulf in a giant swath of wetlands where seawater meets the Mississippi River. I bet you've heard the nickname, The...

Give the Gift of Travel (Five Mountain Bike Vacations)

f you're like me, you're already scheming and planning for 2024 travel. And, since the holiday season is upon us, let's skip more stuff and give the gift of travel instead. What's on our 2024 wish...