SUP (short for stand up paddleboarding) is an increasingly popular water sport for the summer months. An offshoot of surfing, stand up paddleboarding takes a more laidback approach. Instead of riding waves, you use a paddle to propel yourself through the water while standing upright on the board. Although most users stick to flat water, includi...

Rock climbing has experienced a boom in popularity as of late. In less than a decade, it’s grown from a niche activity to a worldwide sensation. Climbing gyms are popping up everywhere, climbing is an event at the 2020 Summer Olympics for the first time ever, and more people are going camping than ever before. Whether you like rock climbing for...

Although you can find natural hot springs throughout the United States, Oregon has among the highest concentration of any state. These mineral-rich geothermal pools are found in a wide variety of locations, including in the middle of the Oregon desert to deep in the Cascade Mountains. Some are extremely remote while others are easy to access fr...

There are a lot of great natural hot springs in the United States – but Utah is home to some of the best of the best. These natural wonders are tucked into every corner of the state, so there’s likely one to visit no matter where your Utah adventure takes you. Many are located deep in the mountains and require a strenuous hike to reach. Others,...

Idaho boasts a whole lot of natural beauty from vast sagebrush fields to soaring snowcapped mountains to barren deserts to spectacular rivers to untamed sand dunes and so much more. But out of all of natural wonders, one of the state’s most sought-after outdoor attractions is its many natural hot springs. Make the effort to track down these oft...

Colorado is a state absolutely filled to the brim with natural hot springs – although many of the most conveniently located have now been built-up into hot spring spas and resorts. Fortunately, for those that prefer a more rustic and primitive experience, numerous undeveloped hot springs are still available, although many of these are slightly...

It’s certainly not glamorous but stealth camping is very helpful in a pinch. Although it’s most often utilized by full-time vandwellers, especially those attempting to live and work in the city, this type of urban undercover camping is a good skill for all van campers to learn as it enables you to find a spot to park and sleep for the night in p...

A common concern for new hikers, backpackers, dispersed campers, and vandwellers is how to go the bathroom in the woods. Yet despite being potentially miles away from modern indoor plumbing (or even a vault toilet), taking care of business in the woods really isn’t all that difficult at all. And, surprisingly, you even have a couple of different...

Throw out the old rules of camping in favor of the new rules of glamping! Glamping has experienced a huge boom in popularity over the past few years, thanks, in large part, to the perfect social media photo sharing opportunities it provides. But that’s far from the only reason why glamping rocks. Not only is it stylish, but it’s incredibly comfo...

A relaxing soak in a natural hot spring is seriously hard to beat!  I mean, c’mon, what beats finishing a hike, taking a dip in their warm therapeutic waters, and then retiring to your campsite for a night of campfire laughs and stargazing? Today, I’m going to break down how to find and (safely and responsibly) enjoy the best natural hot springs...

Travel postponed? Live vicariously through these adventurous sagas instead.

Most folks are simply doing their best to hang tough and help keep themselves and others safe the best way they can. There are a lot of folks out there who are getting a first-hand dose of real cabin fever.

Solitude can be uncomfortable at first – especially if you’re not used to spending much time alone. In many ways, we’re taught from the time we’re children that solitude is a negative thing, such as when we’re put on “time out” as punishment. Then, as we grow older, taking time for yourself is often looked at as selfish. And that’s not to mentio...

Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to be stuck indoors all the time. Although you should follow all official health orders and guidelines for your local area, getting into the great outdoors amidst the coronavirus pandemic can be done safely – and there’s simply no denying it’s physical and mental health benefits. Here’s how to responsibly ...

Dispersed camping is one of the best ways to find free camping. In addition to the free or very low cost, dispersed camping offers plenty of solitude, privacy, and natural beauty thanks to the often remote locations of these campsites.  So, what is dispersed camping anyways? The term simply refers to camping in an undeveloped campsite in a primi...