As the holiday season approaches, a magical transformation is happening outside our windows. The crisp winter air, the serene blanket of snow, and the peaceful quiet of nature beckon us to step out and explore. Remember to play outside this holiday break! With the drop in...
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Small Business Saturday, which celebrates shopping small and local, happens every year following Thanksgiving Day. The day reminds us of the vital role played by small businesses in the community, and it especially highlights independent bookstores. Indie bookstores don’t just sell books—they are also hubs...
Read MoreSpending time outdoors is vital in this digital world. Nature offers many benefits that contribute to our well-being, from physical health improvements to mental clarity and emotional balance. These outdoor experiences can enrich our lives in many ways, and it is important to preserve our...
Read MoreSan Francisco’s stairways vary in length, width, location, and material. Some stairs are crooked, straight, narrow, or grand. Some are popular and well-known, while others are a secret, hard to find, and contain no signage. What these whimsical connectors have in common, however, is the...
Read MoreOr, the art of racing the rain By Becky Ohlsen Nobody expects to stay perfectly warm and dry when camping in a rainforest. The clue is right there in the name. But I didn’t anticipate that my first week of researching a shiny new edition of Top...
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While being outdoors and hiking down a trail is always rewarding, sometimes we’re looking for more—something a little more memorable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail delivers those extra-special characteristics in grand fashion. The AZT is one of those trails that people hike and call “a...
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For decades the Wilderness Press Pacific Crest Trail guidebooks have been helping hikers navigate the PCT, and this year we’re releasing fully updated full-color guidebooks. Not only are these books beautiful, but they are also super detailed and handy to have. They are for sale...
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As the snow slowly melts on the peaks of the highest mountains and wildflowers start to bloom, we get that summertime itch to start climbing. Peak bagging. Celebratory summits. Mountains for breakfast. We want it all. And despite being known more for skiing, Salt Lake City...
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Austin was a music town even before the dazed days of the Armadillo, but the hippie cowboy days of the 1970s are the city’s acknowledged golden era. It was a sleepy college town where the longhairs and the rednecks and the politicians pretty much kept...
Read MoreWhether you're still digging out from snowstorms, begrudgingly battling mud season, dodging rainstorms, or enjoying the pre-summer sun, the calendar has officially turned over to spring. Which means it's time for everyone's annual spring cleaning. And this year, thanks to Marie Kondo and her Netflix show...
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