Let's be honest: New Orleans has a well-earned reputation for being a hub of incredible food (and not just crawfish and gumbo — there's a little of everything, even vegan options!), fascinating history, legendary live music, and, well, let's just call it what it is — partying. But outdoor recreation? Not so much. The Big Easy is indeed the destination for foodies, history buffs,[...]
There's nothing quite like a Big Sky Montana summer — and in particular, Big Sky hiking trails in the summer. It's stunningly beautiful and (with a few exceptions) largely uncrowded, one of the few remaining places where you might actually have a trail or stream all to yourself. Might. If you're even remotely outdoorsy, summer in Big Sky is paradise. Waterfalls are flowing, wildflower[...]
I'm unquestionably adventurous, but I'm not necessarily a thrillseeker or what you'd call an adrenaline junkie. I love hiking and snorkeling, and floating the Snake River in the Tetons was one of my all-time favorite experiences — but you're not likely to catch me, say, skydiving. That's precisely why hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park (or any other most dangerous hikes in th[...]
Moab, Utah, is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. From mountain biking and off-roading in Moab to hiking, camping, and much, much more, you’ll find it in this small but incredibly impressive mountain town. Being that the iconic red slickrock is some of the most famous terrain in the world and two of Utah's "Mighty 5" are here, it's common for visitors to research the best hikes in Moa[...]
As soon as we settled on visiting Moab in November for a 30th birthday trip (not mine!), I began planning our itinerary. We agreed almost immediately that off roading in Moab was a priority — in addition, of course, to hiking and exploring two of the country's most iconic national parks, Arches and Canyonlands. For the uninitiated, off roading in Moab is legendary. The enchanting red[...]
You might be surprised to learn that I didn't get much exposure to Mother Nature as a child. I've always been drawn to the outdoors, but I didn't have many opportunities to experience it until later in life.We definitely weren't the family hiking and exploring national parks. I was born in New York, moved a lot — I lived in four states by the time I was 10 — and had what most would con[...]
Grand Teton was one of my favorite national parks long before I actually visited. There's just something so mesmerizing about those distinctly rugged, craggy peaks. So as soon as I started planning a Bozeman > Big Sky > Yellowstone National Park > Jackson vacation, I knew that Jackson Hole float trips were an absolute must. Don't get me wrong: There are many heavy-hitting natio[...]
