It's been a long winter (that's not over yet for some of us). And we all need some fresh air and time on trails. So what better way to celebrate spring (either literally or in theory for those still buried under snow) than by hitting...
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We are living in the future. The Jetson age. We have driver-less cars and talk to robots inside our homes and carry powerful computers in our pockets. It's great. It's really great. Only sometimes it's nice to go old-school. Do a throwback to an easier, simpler...
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We asked Elizabeth Byers, author of the newest edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail, what makes the trail special for her and why others should take time to hike, cycle, ride, and explore it this spring. I first heard about the Bay Area Ridge Trail back...
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Deeming a restaurant to be "the best barbecue ever" is highly controversial and highly subjective. One palate may prefer a spicy tomato-based sauce, another may like a vinegar sauce, while yet another may be all about the rub and the smoke. And none of...
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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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Those of us who write guidebooks for a living like to make a big deal about how it's totally a real job and we're not just getting paid to bum around checking out cool stuff on some fat company's dime. It's work, you guys! We...
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