The Tallest Mountain – Up For Debate
Fun Fact: If you think Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, you are wrong!!! Well, sorta. Mount Everest, at 29,029 ft. (8,848 m) has the highest elevation […]
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Water Purification Methods
Sadly, the days of freshly melted snow filling the streams with clean, crisp, and drinkable water are gone. When outdoors it is no longer possible to be sure that water […]
The Geology Behind Hoodos
by Aliyah Schneider, Geology student at California Lutheran University Bryce Canyon national park is in Ebenzer Bryce’s own words, “One hell of a place to find a cow.” You might […]
First Aid Kit
Let’s hope you will never need it, but if you do not have it… Well, let’s not reflect on Murphy’s Law. Just bring it! Building your own kit from scratch can […]
Packing the Backpack
Every trip is different, but here is our basic list for packing. Of course, make the necessary additions and substitutions as needed. Please note that while you have personal gear […]
The Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas
This California beach, located just north of downtown San Simeon, is home to the northern elephant seals, a species native to the Pacific coastline of North American. Male seals are […]
Resources
The world of the internet has opened up an array of booking and search engine sights for international flights and hotels, but sometimes going to the inside sources can offer […]
Weeping Rock
Meandering along the nature path, this trail introduces you to the plants within Zion National Park. After walking an easy paved road (with a few stairs) through the valley floor, […]
Angels Landing
A moderate to difficult hike, this climb is well worth the effort. From the top of Angels Landing you look down into the Valley of Zion National Park, watching the […]
The Basic Need to Know – Nepal
Here are the most FAQs and basic information you need to know about Nepal, ranging from the capital to electrical currants, and don’t forget about the weather! Nepal Nepal, officially […]
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