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The Best Campsites in Yellowstone Park

A visit to Yellowstone National Park is not complete without at least one overnight stay. A great injustice was served…

The Best Campgrounds Outside Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone Park is amazing. The problem is that I am not the only one who thinks so. Over 4 million…

Dog Sledding in Montana Means Family Adventure in the Winter!

Ever dreamed of winning the Iditarod? Me neither. But, last winter I did take my 9 year old daughter on…

Yurt Glamping – Experience Luxury Yurt Camping near Big Sur and Glacier National Park

I am a minimalist. Nothing in my camping arsenal is cutting edge. I sleep under a tarp while stalking elk…

Instant Backpacking Cuisine – Dehydrated Meals Have Come a Long Way Since Dad’s Military issue MRE’s

I remember an Alaska fishing trip where my group was flown into the headwaters of a remote river and floated…

Making Fire Starters for Camping

I was working for a counseling camp that provided an educational outdoor environment for troubled teen boys. I was assigned…

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger. Except bears… Bears will kill you.

Living and hiking in bear country is a blessing, not a curse. Bears, especially the American Grizzly is a symbol…

Great Fall Hiking Getaway – Visit Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

If you are in the greater Washington D.C. area during October, here is a weekend getaway that will entertain and…

The Switzerland of North America – A day hike in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in northwest Montana and was established in 1910. The park shares a border with Canada’s…

American Land: Sold to the Highest Bidder

“Our public lands- whether a national park or monument, wildlife refuge, forest or prairie- make each one of us land-rich.…

The Ultimate Backpack / Angler’s Arsenal

Fishing may be your reason for hiking into the high country or it may be just an added bonus. If…

Hiking the Beaten Path Trail of the Beartooth Mountains

The Beaten Path is a trail in south Montana connecting the Wilderness around the town of Cooke City with the…

Hiking Yellowstone and the Backcountry Permit Process

In recent years, Yellowstone National Park has broken annual attendance records and 2016 was no exception with the park receiving…

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