Maine is famous for lobster, coastlines, lighthouses and fine dining. The Pine Tree State has a hidden secret only outdoor enthusiasts know about. That secret is Maine’s hiking hotspots. One of those spots is 100-Mile Wilderness. Maine’s top hiking...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Think back to the last time you were on the trails or campsite and your stomach started growling. Instead of investing time and energy in building a fire, wouldn’t it have been better to use a portable stovetop burner? Thanks to modern technology, it is now possible...
To spin or not to spin? That is the question. Ask fishermen which bait is optimal and you’ll receive a variety of different answers. Some prefer live bait. Others prefer dead bait. At the opposite end of the bait spectrum are jigs and spinners. Which bait is the...
