Adventure Beyond Place

If you hike one destination this year, make it the Canyonlands National Park’s Maze District.  Affectionately referred to as “The Maze”, this remote hiking site is adjacent to Utah’s Colorado and Green Rivers. Whether your passion is peace and quite, ancient art or stunning canyons, you’ll find them at The…

Ask anyone who’s spent a morning, afternoon or entire day in a hunting stand about the experience and you’ll get an earful.  The quality of hunting gear matters a great deal. Though hunting stands have become more comfortable throughout the years, many are harsh on the back and buttocks.  Hunting…

The United States has a rainforest of its own yet you rarely, if ever, hear about it in the mainstream media.  Even better, a river runs through it. America’s rainforest is called the Hoh.  The internal Hoh river extends all the way from the famous Mount Olympus toward the coast.…

It is often said that tennis is the best full-body workout.  Those who make the statement clearly haven’t tried cross-country skiing. If you are a downhill skier or haven’t skied, you owe it to yourself to try cross-country.   Test your stamina with a cross-country jaunt and you’ll have a newfound…

It wasn’t long ago when all bike tires looked the same.  Rewind merely a couple decades and most bike tires were either regular or thin. Bicycle tire technology has advanced, leading to innovation including the creation of fat tires.  Thick tires look cool, help with balance and have superior traction.…

Ask an experienced fisherman about the best way to catch a fish and you’ll hear a jig reference within the minute.  The challenge lies in finding the right jig, fishing rod and line. What separates one jig from the next?  Size, shape, features and more. Here’s how to pick the…