Las Vegas is a city that keeps you busy. Whether you have your own place, you’re renting an apartment in Vegas, or you’re simply visiting, it’s always good to keep yourself active and have a break from the stressful city … Continued
David Magazine By: Brian Sodoma Adam Bautz, founder of Outdoor Travel Tours in Las Vegas, guides visiting hikers and locals through the Valley of Fire for day-long excursions. Originally from the East Coast, Bautz has been a local travel … Continued
Backpacker.com Krista Karlson Dec 13, 2017 We get it: backpacking can be expensive. But you don’t have to shell out a lot of cash to get outside this weekend. Follow these tips to hit the trail for less. Buy … Continued
Why is it that humans get so upset by the sight of a zoo animal entrapped in a small concrete pen, and yet fail to see the parallel in their own lives? Being trapped in a concrete urban jungle, breathing … Continued
The Daily Yonder By Edwin Leap June 13, 2017 Snakes and chainsaws and sunburns, oh my! Along with the pleasures of summer activities come the dangers. Especially in rural areas, where hospitals are often further away than in the city. … Continued
By NOAH GLICK & NEVADA NEWS SERVICE • APR 5, 2016 Nevada’s federally-managed public lands bring in nearly $172 million a year from so-called “quiet recreation.” That’s according to a new study released by Pew Charitable Trusts. “Quiet recreation” … Continued
By: Cindy Ross When long-distance hikers reach Pennsylvania on the Appalachian Trail, they are usually at a psychologically low point. Because the elevation map in this area reads like a cruising trail with little or no elevation change, except for … Continued
FRONT ROYAL, June 21 — Tom Gathman always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. His grandfather’s ashes are scattered atop Mount Katahdin, where Gath- man will end his trek in September. Like his grandfather, Gathman is a veteran, one of 14 who … Continued
On June 24, 2013, a very special group of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail were honored in Harpers Ferry. Each of these hikers is a military service combat veteran currently on one of the most important missions of their life. … Continued
It’s peak season for north-bound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers here at the Nantahala River. And while everyone who attempts the 2,185-mile trek amazes us, this week we hosted 14 exceptional hikers: the second-year class of the Warrior Hike. Started last year … Continued