Apple picking Easily one of the most classic American pastimes in the fall, apple picking is an amazing way to explore the pure beauty of nature. Interestingly enough, the most extensive apple orchard area in the country is in eastern Washington state and the second largest apple orchard area is located Upstate New York. Corn mazes Arguably the most exciting… Read more →
Category: The Great Outdoors
Top 3 National Parks to Explore This Fall
Glacier National Park While many hikers and other adventurers head straight towards more popular national parks such as Yosemite or Yellowstone, explorers from all over the country are slowly making their way to Glacier National Park. The vast beauty of Montana is definitely found in Glacier National Park, with more than 730 miles of mountain peaks, lakes, and meadows to… Read more →
4 Best Hiking Tips This Summer
Along with heading to the beach or perhaps the pool, hiking is another very common summer related activity for families, couples, and students. While hiking can be more relaxing than spending time under the beating sun in a local beach town, there are various safety precautions you need to keep in mind both before and during your hiking excursion. 1.… Read more →
5 Fun Outdoor Activities For The Whole Family
In the age of technology, kids can stay in all day looking at a screen. This doesn’t set them up for very healthy lives. That’s why it’s a good idea to do outdoor activities with the whole family. Participating in outdoor activities is not only a good source of exercise for children, but it also allows them to appreciate the… Read more →
Hiking in the City? Yes!
Ah, hiking. It’s good for our mental health, physical well-being, and can put us deeply in touch with our most primal roots. But if you find yourself settling down or spending long periods of time in big cities, you may think that you can’t enjoy a nice hike along a well traveled trail. But this is misguided thinking. And no,… Read more →
Presidential Pastimes
On February 1, voters will caucus all across Iowa’s 99 counties and have the first impact on what has been a heated presidential primary for both major parties. By November, we will have a new President elect. All of this political business made me reflect on the fact that our presidents are people, just like their constituents. They have had… Read more →
6 Incredible River Parks
River Parks give us great way to do some exploring. Unlike a camping ground or familiar hiking expedition, a river park’s focus is activity around, well, a river. It provides an alternative means of reconnecting with nature, even though many of the parks have had some human alterations. However, this is often necessary. For instance, eliminating or refitting dangerous dams… Read more →
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Behold, the largest climbing structure in the world: a man-made, 60,000 square foot climbing wall. Read more →
Exploring Idaho
Sometimes a good documentary will give you newfound appreciation for something you love. Like this one, about Idaho. I don’t know how often you think about this State, but learning about the geology in the area made something abundantly clear: the land is nature’s gift to us. Hiking is a time to explore the trails and really dive into something… Read more →
Best Places to Visit in Russia
The idea of visiting Russia is intimidating to many. However, many fail to consider the fact that Russia is an absolutely massive country and in no way is it wrought with danger in its entirety. In fact, there are countless places across the country that are breathtaking, safe, and well worth a visit. A post on Insider Monkey details some… Read more →