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Review of Power Practical Lithium 4400

There is a lot to be afraid of outside. Bears, cougars, and snakes are all near the top of the list.…

Chad Albright

Oolite Interpretive Trail near Grand View, Idaho

Southern Idaho continues to impress us. Once again driving into the middle of seemingly nowhere, much like Box Canyon, produces an unexpected adventure.…

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Snoqualmie Falls, WA

There is something odd about staring at a waterfall while it's raining. The falling water droplets from the clouds mixed…

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Hiking the Icicle River Trail near Leavenworth, Washington

Hikers like myself typically reward ourselves with a nice cold beer after a long day of hiking. But every so…

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a miniature Germany huddled up in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains. A popular gateway for hiking in…

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Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don't like to brag but several of my doodles ended up on the fridge door when I was in…

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Hike to Stack Rock near Boise, Idaho

Let's face it, adulting is hard. You have to get up every day, put on fancy clothes you hate and…

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Upper Payette Lake Campground Review

I would first like to start out by saying I am not a doctor. This should be obvious. But if…

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Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known as the "Dragon Bomber". Leaving Nevada, the crew had…

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Review of GrandPa’s FireGrill by Light My Fire of Sweden

GrandPa’s FireGrill by Light my Fire of Sweden is a unique lightweight grill. Simply find a sturdy stick and whittle…

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Warm Lake near Cascade, Idaho

Sometimes you just need to get outside and go camping. No agenda, just you, a few friends and some trees.…

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Lake Owyhee State Park: Boat Required

The Owyhee Canyonlands live quietly among Eastern Oregon. The massive tracts of a land have all sorts of surprises if…

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Hiking Multnomah Falls

There is no denying the beauty of Multnomah Falls, one of the most visited waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest. Located…

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Twin Lakes and Granite Mountain Lookout

"It's just over that ridge",  "It's only steep for the last part", and "Come on, the view will be worth…

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Goose Lake and Grouse Campground Review

Geese are straight up bullies. If you have ever had the unfortunate luck of having a goose block the path…

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Mann Creek Campground Review

If you're new to camping and want to cut your teeth in the great outdoors, Mann Creek Campground is a…

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Wilson Creek Hike Near Mountain Home, Idaho

Hiking seldom trafficked trails can be a gamble. The promise of having the trail to yourself is encouraging but the…

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The Narrows at Zion National Park

Is it still considered hiking if your feet never leave the water? Or should we call it excessive wading? Perhaps…

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Hiking Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park

To hike Angels Landing at Zion National Park you must have a bit of a screw loose in your brain.…

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Bryce Canyon in 24 hours

Adulting is hard, there is no doubt about it. In the whirlwind of life, we have the unfortunate privilege of…

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