San 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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When I booked a trip to Las Vegas, I figured I would feel out of place around all the lights and people and noise. I went with an open mind and zero expectations. I didn't have any "outdoorsy" things on my schedule, because I knew...
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Exploring The Presidio is a fantastic way to spend a weekend afternoon. You can literally walk back in time to San Francisco's Spanish period, then casually take a selfie with the Yoda statue, all while enjoying stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. In honor of...
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Distance walking, particularly inn-to-inn hikes, has always been popular among those who appreciate going on a pilgrimage. The popularity has increased significantly however over the past few years as people yearn to escape their hectic urban lives and find a deeper connection to nature. If you're...
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