Get ready to hit the trails or the water this fall with easy-to-use gear such as a foldable kayak, a cookstove that uses sticks for heat that can also charge your cellphone, and sustainable products such as trailhead pants made from recycled coffee grounds, and stainless-steel containers to pack and go. These cool, efficient, and essential gear will have you ready for a summer of fun.
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3 Days in Hot Springs, Arkansas — Itinerary
Hot Springs is known for its healing springs of course, but this historic city also has an eclectic shopping scene and gangster history, set amidst a row of bathhouses. Check in at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Evening boat cruise on Lake Hamilton. Dinner at Taco Mama. All food at Taco Mama is hand prepared and…
Visit Mesa, Arizona for Outdoor Activities and the Fresh Foodie Trail — 3-Day Itinerary
Follow along as I visit Mesa, Arizona next week — or use the itinerary to plan your own outdoor getaway with hiking, kayaking, an urban farm, and the Fresh Foodie Trail. Check in: Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa is a 12-story high-rise hotel located in the heart of Downtown Mesa…
Getting Outside Is The New 10,000 Steps
Author and fitness expert says hiking is the ‘fountain of youth’ – physically and cognitively In new book Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside, globetrotting mountaineer and fitness entrepreneur Martin Pazzani reveals how walking outdoors is the key to a happier, healthier, longer life. Says ‘it’s the fitness you can’t get in a gym.’ For the…
Colorado Fall Road Trip (Itinerary)
Road trips are the travel trend for 2020 so when deciding on our next adventure, fellow travel writer Heide Brandes and I decided to experience the great outdoors of Colorado where we could learn fly fishing and falconry, tour the Royal Gorge Park, and take a train ride on the Royal Gorge Railroad. Day 1:…
6 National Park Adventures and Where to Stay
National parks across the country are in the process of reopening, with iconic destinations like the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful already accessible to visitors. In 2019, the National Park Service system received more than 327.5 million visits, and based on recent travel data, the parks could be even more desirable this summer as people…
Plan a Wellness Getaway to Western Nevada
The Sierra Nevada mountains are a focal point in western Nevada, rising from the Great Basin desert floor. In addition to the beauty of the mountain ranges, you’ll find Lake Tahoe with its pristine waters, a myriad of hiking trails and waterfalls, spa treatments, sustainable practices, and a hot springs to discover on a wellness…
8 Stunning Must-See Waterfalls in Tennessee
Tennessee, and in particular the Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau, offers some of the most spectacular views in the U.S. The unique topography with its extensive system of rivers and streams makes Tennessee a top waterfall destination. Read Jill’s story at Travel Awaits.
Reno/Tahoe Roadtrip: 4-Day Itinerary
Experience the Reno-Tahoe Territory, a vast and diverse region of high desert valleys, majestic tree-lined mountains, and crystal-clear lakes. There’s no other place in the world that can claim the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the action and adventure of the “Biggest Little City in the World,” the rich history of the Comstock Lode, or the…
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, 4-Day Itinerary–Enjoy a Nature, Spa and Relaxation, and Fine Dining Getaway
Experience warm, sunny days and cool evenings in one of the Midwest’s loveliest lake towns. On this four-day itinerary for Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, you’ll enjoy luxury dining, relaxation, and nature outings. Luxury Dining: Dine around and be delighted with the culinary selections. Fine and delicious dining includes imaginative seasonal ingredients and eclectic menus – this…
Jill Dutton | Travel Journalist 