It’s the most wonderful week of the year. Isn’t that how the song goes? Fat Bear week, in which online voyeurs vote on the fattest brown bear lumbering and lolling around Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska. 2019 champ, Bear 435 (Holly) is back to defend her crown. Longtime fat bear 480 (Otis) is […] More
Welcome to 2020. A year when so many travel career options are in flux and there are questions around how to survive and even thrive in this kind of environment. When everything seems so hostile towards travel, is travel blogging still a viable career option? What if I told you that my ad revenues are […] More
Maybe you’re in Arizona and you’re thinking of bailing to live in lower temperatures in the coming years. Perhaps you have a young family and you’re thinking of moving north, but aren’t sure how far north. Or you’re in Northern California and you’re wondering how sustainable living there will be 40 years from now. ProPublica, […] More
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It was a fishing line that saved my life. A wisp of monofilament thread, just a hairsbreadth in width, nearly invisible to the naked eye, about as insubstantial as physical objects get. Nevertheless, it was strong enough. When I reached out and felt that tiny bit of clear plastic thread, I grabbed hold and wouldn’t […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript If you ask most Americans what makes up the United States, they would tell you the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. They would be right. Mostly. Ever since the founding of the country, the United States has also […] More
We reported 10 days ago that Canadian outdoor co-op, MEC, was to be sold off to a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. In the days since news dropped that MEC’s board had agreed to sell the brand, which came as a shock to its more than 5 million members, thousands of MEC members have engaged […] More
This week Jen Leo, Spud Hilton, and I are joined by this week’s guest Jen Campbell Boles is the owner and Chief Exploration Officer of Explore More Family Travel, a boutique travel agency creating memorable vacations where loved ones engage with each other while connecting to the world. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News […] More
“Desire and determination are more important than how old you are.” So says Dave Baumann, 64 years old, of his epic ride for more than 500 miles from Denver, Colorado, to Durango, along the Colorado Trail. 75,000 feet of elevation gain, average elevation over 10,000 feet, something like 16 mountain passes later, the stoke is […] More
Travel Insurance, Pandemics, & COVID: What You Need to Know Get my best stuff sent straight to you! [id^=”_form”] [id^=”_form”] [id$=”_submit”] [id$=”_submit”] [‘on’ + event] [‘on’ + event] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [id^=”_form”] [id^=”_form”] [id$=”_submit”] [id$=”_submit”] [‘on’ + event] [‘on’ + event] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] Source link More
Traveling to New Orleans and looking for a fun place to stay? Whether you’re following my 4-day cultural New Orleans itinerary, going to Mardi Gras for the first time, or simply want to experience the top things to do in NOLA—this is for you! While a number of short-term and Airbnb-style rentals are no longer […] More
As we mentioned before, driving yourself is our preference because you get to control your itinerary and make changes along the way. Driving to the West Rim (5001 Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, map) is the shortest trip at roughly 2 hours each way. Once you arrive, there is a free parking lot where […] More
Can you safely camp alone? Why would you want to? Isn’t it boring, scary, or difficult to do? These are all questions that went through my mind before I tried and came to love my solo camping and hiking experiences. Just like solo traveling the world, there are numerous benefits to solo camping, not least […] More
A weekend break is a great way to “wow” your partner or surprise your family. Here is our pick of the five best InterContinental hotels for a weekend break. My top hotel choices are all in Europe as this is where I am based, but all five hotels are worth flying long-haul for. They are […] More
When ticking off European cities, make sure that you don’t ignore Berlin. With a truly fascinating recent history, a thriving art scene, and some sensational modern architecture too, it’s a great destination for a weekend away to soak up some culture. We have selected the best luxury hotels in Berlin Mitte so that you can […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript There are many things which have been called ancient mysteries. These are products or techniques which were used in the past which have since been forgotten or lost. Most of these things have been rediscovered, and usually in a way […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript In 2002 the BBC did a poll where they named the top 100 Britons in history. It had many people you have probably heard of, including Isaac Newton, Princess Diana, John Lenon, and Queen Victoria. The person who was ranked […] More
The Bureau of Land Management oversees almost 10% of land in the United States. For 424 days, William Perry Pendley, the director of the BLM, has been serving without Senate confirmation, in a “temporary” position. President Trump appointed Pendley in June of 2019, to the consternation of not just environmentalists and conservationists, but anyone who […] More
Would you consider renting your running shoes? Wait, it’s less gross than it sounds. On Running, the high end Swiss running shoe brand, has a revolutionary idea for the fall of 2021—a recyclable running shoe subscription service. For $30 per month, you get a new pair of shoes whenever you need them (kinda, more on […] More
Stranger’s Guide is a quarterly publication that reveals the intricacies of locales across the globe, through both local and foreign eyes. We’re big fans, and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be sharing some of their stories here in the Agenda. We start with a unique perspective on Rome from Saneta deVuono-powell, which can be […] More
Guemes Island is known to locals as the most relaxed of all the San Juan Islands. Of course, it’s also one of the least populated, with only 600 year-round residents (on eight square miles), so the bar for people-related stress is pretty low. Regardless, Guemes is an easy-going place. They like to say, “If we […] More
When Helen Macdonald was in her 20s, she worked at a falcon breeding center in Wales, where every day she lifted eggs from incubators, weighed them, and used a graphite pencil to sketch the outline of each growing embryo onto its eggshell. But she always felt dizzy and troubled on leaving the incubation room, a […] More
One would think we’d be past the need to be telling people not to dump their trash in national parks, but that’s what one gets for thinking. Yes, people do it, and Thailand has a novel idea: When possible, track litterers down and send their trash back to them. In a recent Facebook post, Thailand […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript Have you wanted to get away from it all? I mean really, really, really, REALLY get away from it all? Then I have got the place for you. Point Nemo. Point Nemo is literally the most remote place on planet […] More
25 Sep Tips for Flying With High Blood Pressure Posted at 14:42h in Blog by Victoria Brewood Flying can be stressful, considering the possibilities of delays, check-in queues, and canceled flights. The stress can be dangerous for persons suffering from hypertension, as it can cause unpredictable spikes in blood pressure, making them unable to travel […] More
Hera Van Willick is a Dutch cyclist who knows how to pound out the miles. She seems to live on the bike, her panniers closets, the saddle, her couch. Across entire continents she pedals, having crossed some 43 countries so far. Jungles, mountains, cities, prairies. “It’s not about being the first, the fastest, or the […] More
Ernest Shackleton’s epic tale of survival after the sinking of his ship the Endurance in Antarctic waters is well known, but less known is what he and two of his companions experienced after they made their way by open boat, above, to South Georgia Island and trekked across to a whaling station to find salvation. […] More
Imagine the Milky Way crisper and clearer than you have ever seen it. Imagine the moment when you realize that yes, it really looks the way in person that it does in professional photos. Or perhaps the rising full moon over a glittering lake or ocean, the reward for a tough upward climb. Imagine hiking […] More
Penelope of Is This Seat Taken? is giving us an inside look into Cape Cod! I grew up “on the Cape” during the summers. My happiest memories are biking to the beach, jumping in the car for ice cream, or taking the boat to the local Clam Shack. My knees were skinned, my hair salty, […] More
Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order that could have a huge impact on not only California’s air quality, but for global carbon emissions, oil demand, the kinds of cars we drive both on and off-road. By 2035, according to the order, passenger cars and trucks must reach the target of zero emissions to […] More
A Guide to Exploring Colonial New York City Get my best stuff sent straight to you! [id^=”_form”] [id^=”_form”] [id$=”_submit”] [id$=”_submit”] [‘on’ + event] [‘on’ + event] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [id^=”_form”] [id^=”_form”] [id$=”_submit”] [id$=”_submit”] [‘on’ + event] [‘on’ + event] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] [+_a-z0-9-‘&=] Source link More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript Once again it is time to investigate the stories which are interesting, but not big enough to justify their own show. It is time for another potpourri episode. This time the common theme is cold, ice, and frozen temperatures. These […] More
Sometimes you just want to ride a bike. Your’e not looking for a leg-crushing singletrack jam on a full suspension tank. Nor a lung-busting sprint on a greyhound-inspired road bike. Just a bike ride. Maybe on pavement, maybe on a dirt road. Maybe a bit of both. You don’t want to be overbiked, don’t want […] More
Hey, everybody. I am thrilled to announce that Adventure Journal has committed to being carbon neutral beginning in 2020. This move will be certified by Climate Neutral, the nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by the heads of Peak Design and BioLite. Our 2020 carbon footprint will be calculated by Climate Neutral early in 2021 using […] More
Is it really skiing if the mountain isn’t belching fire and smoke? Well, yes, but still, this is pretty cool. Source link More
While international travel is at a bit of a standstill and some places are opening back up with different restrictions in place, you may be trying to figure out just where you can go. As many folks are opting to stay domestic right now, USA road trips have become quite popular. Whether you’re road tripping […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS | Patreon Transcript Today, GPS devices that can determine where you are in the world have become ubiquitous. In fact, there is a very good chance that the device you are using to listen to this podcast has a GPS receiver in it. […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | Patreon Transcript You have probably heard the expression “All roads lead to Rome”. Well, it isn’t just a pithy saying to reference how you can take many paths to reach the same goal. It has a very literal meaning and its origin comes from […] More
John Gill didn’t just want to get to the top of a rock—he wanted to climb it as a gymnast would. Source link More
One could make the argument that it’s always a bad idea to import nuclear waste from another country and dump it in your own, but it seems compellingly bad when the dump location is just outside Utah’s Canyonlands National Park and the climbing mecca of Indian Creek and not much farther from Arches National Park, […] More
Well, it’s National Voter Registration Day. Really, like Mother’s Day, every day should be National Voter Registration Day, though this year it’s especially important as COVID-19 means lots of voting by mail, which means lots of potential to make a mistake somehow and have your vote invalidated, so triple checking voter registration is a good […] More
What is driving the wildfires that are ravaging California, Oregon and Washington? President Trump and state officials have offered sharply different views. Trump asserts that Western states haven’t done enough logging and brush clearance, allowing fuels to build up in forests. “When trees fall down after a short period of time, about 18 months, they […] More
Just below Canada and to Idaho’s west, Washington is home to islands, fjords, temperate rainforests, dramatic mountain ranges, and glacier-carved bays reminiscent of scenes one might see in Scandinavia. I’d been seeing moody and awe-inspiring photos of the ‘PNW’ for years and had been dreaming of my own Washington adventure. Finally this summer, I got […] More
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | Patreon Transcript In 1978, a Soviet helicopter pilot flying over the forests of Siberia made an incredible discovery. Not far from the border of Mongolia, up the side of a mountain, he saw a clearing and signs of human habitation. The location was far […] More
As the calendar turns to fall, our thoughts turn toward a new season to come, one full of more unknowns than usual. Our thoughts also turned to this lovely essay about embracing the unknown. -Ed. It wasn’t a dare. It was a polite invitation. Just a simple proposition, really. But it sent my imagination rushing […] More
“That which has been damaged can be healed.” It’s a quote from ecological design pioneer John Todd that opens The Reindeer Chronicles, a new book from author Judith D. Schwartz. It’s a fitting quote for a time when we’re facing multiple crises and good news is in short supply — and an apt beginning for […] More
To deal with the increasing soup of wildfire smoke in Northern California, and to hopefully protect our toddler girl’s developing lungs, my wife and I bought a bigger air purifier for our house. Because as the calendar flips toward fall, power outages loom as PG&E cuts the juice to lines that can spark fires during […] More
September 21, 2020 Iceberg Rolls Over While Two Climbers Are Scaling It This might be why iceberg climbing isn’t a thing. Noted Swiss explorer Mike Horn and Fred Roux were attempting to climb an iceberg floating off Norway’s Svalbard archipelago when it did what icebergs do: flipped. We don’t speak French, but did wonder how […] More
Pro snowboarder and Protect Our Winters founder Jeremy Jones knows that meaningful action on climate change requires buy-in from all of us. In his new film, Purple Mountains, he explores a path forward by bringing together outdoor lovers from across the political spectrum to see if the binds of a love of the outdoors are […] More
