Nearly 700 named glaciers, two oceans, some of the biggest, most impressive mountains on Earth, the Northern Lights, incredible wildlife, and hundreds of millions of acres of completely unspoiled land…it’s no wonder that Alaska is a bucket list destination for people all over the world! With so much to experience, it can be overwhelming planning the best things to do in Alaska. Heck[...]
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.As soon as we started planning a Bozeman > Big Sky > Yellowstone National Park > Jackson trip, I began researching Jackson Hole float trips.Don't get me wrong: There are many heavy-hitting national parks in this country[...]
Ahh, the Great American Road Trip. Whether you're road-tripping solo to several national parks or traveling with friends and have no destination in mind at all, there's nothing quite like it.There's the exhilarating freedom of the open road, the small towns that pack a tremendous punch (I'm lookin' at you, Big Sky and Livingston, Montana), the quirky roadside diners, the off-key singalong[...]
If you're an outdoor enthusiast (or looking for a gift for one!), the National Parks Annual Pass, AKA the America the Beautiful Pass, is the holy grail. This guide breaks down everything you could possibly want to know about it, including where to get it and how much it costs. Are you a National Parks Annual Pass holder?If not, and you're one of the 327.5 million people who visited a n[...]
With RVs, #vanlife, and general life on the road more popular than ever, self-contained camping (AKA boondocking) no longer means driving around for hours trying to find the perfect spot. Modern-day camping means you can spend the night at incredible wineries, breweries, museums, and farm campsites. If you perked up at the thought of camping at wineries and breweries, first of all, saaa[...]
Big Sky Montana was on my radar for years. So when a friend's 30th birthday trip to Napa Valley was canceled last summer, I knew exactly where to go instead.With unbelievably gorgeous scenery, proximity to multiple national parks, and an endless number of outdoor (read: naturally socially-distanced) things to do in Big Sky Montana, it was the perfect destination.If you've heard of Big Sky,[...]
Have you ever traveled somewhere and fallen way more in love with it than you expected? That was my experience with South Dakota last fall. I suspect it's not just me, though (right?) — South Dakota is unequivocally, if not largely unexpected, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurous souls. I don't want to speak for anyone else, but prior to visiting, when I thought of South[...]
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