Stanley Mountain Vacuum Switchback Coffee Mug

Stanley Mountain Vacuum Switchback Coffee Mug Review

Let me paint you a word picture: The early morning sun is[…]

Power Practical Lithium 4400

Review of Power Practical Lithium 4400

There is a lot to be afraid of outside. Bears, cougars, and[…]

Oolite Interpretive Trail

Oolite Interpretive Trail near Grand View, Idaho

Southern Idaho continues to impress us. Once again driving into the middle of[…]

Snoqualmie Falls Black and White

Snoqualmie Falls, WA

There is something odd about staring at a waterfall while it’s[…]

Icicle River

Hiking the Icicle River Trail near Leavenworth, Washington

Hikers like myself typically reward ourselves with a nice cold beer[…]

Leavenworth's Bavarian Architecture

How to Spend 24 Hours in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a miniature Germany huddled up in the shadow of[…]

View of Wees Bar Stone House from the trail

Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don’t like to brag but several of my doodles ended[…]

View from Stack Rock

Hike to Stack Rock near Boise, Idaho

Let’s face it, adulting is hard. You have to get up[…]

Sunset at Upper Payette Lake

Upper Payette Lake Campground Review

I would first like to start out by saying I am[…]

Loon Lake Sign

Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known[…]

GrandPa's Firegrill

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

GrandPa’s FireGrill by Light my Fire of Sweden is a unique[…]

Sunrise on Warm Lake

Warm Lake near Cascade, Idaho

Sometimes you just need to get outside and go camping. No[…]

Lake Owyhee

Lake Owyhee State Park: Boat Required

The Owyhee Canyonlands live quietly among Eastern Oregon. The massive tracts[…]

Multnomah Falls

Hiking Multnomah Falls

There is no denying the beauty of Multnomah Falls, one of[…]

Twin Lakes and Granite Mountain Lookout

“It’s just over that ridge”,  “It’s only steep for the last[…]

Goose Lake

Goose Lake and Grouse Campground Review

Geese are straight up bullies. If you have ever had the[…]

Mann Creek Reservoir

Mann Creek Campground Review

If you’re new to camping and want to cut your teeth[…]

View of Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Wilson Creek Hike Near Mountain Home, Idaho

Hiking seldom trafficked trails can be a gamble. The promise of[…]

The Narrows at Zion

The Narrows at Zion National Park

Is it still considered hiking if your feet never leave the[…]

Hike to Angel's Landing

Hiking Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park

To hike Angels Landing at Zion National Park you must have[…]