North America

Take the CAMBA Call

The mark of a good trail destination, riding it once won't do! I made a point to return this summer and take advantage of the many annual events on the CAMBA roster. Every summer, you can shred with...

How to Find Available Campsites for an Extended Stay

If you're ready to settle down in nature for a while, you might already be familiar with some temporary campgrounds or short-term weekend spots, but how do you find available campsites for an...

MI Trail Towns

Mountain bikers, have you heard of Ishpeming, Negaunee, Big Bay, or Harbor Springs? Even my fellow Michiganders might be scratching their helmet right now. These new Michigan trail towns are all at...

Sweet Charleston, SC

The last time I was in Charleston, SC it was 1992. I was a graduate student and volleyball coach for Winthrop University, in town, to compete against the College of Charleston. Some 30 years later, I...

Paddle, Pause and Repeat: 7 Hidden-Gem Kayaking Spots Around New Orleans

Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get a little lost—preferably in a kayak, surrounded by cypress knees, sun-speckled water and the slow rhythm of the Gulf South's bayous. New Orleans...