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Interested in kayaking but don’t have a lot of experience? Kayaking can be a great way to get out on the water, whether for a leisurely morning paddle or a more rigorous overnight adventure. The Bearfoot Theory team and I have done a number of day and overnight kayaking trips across the U.S. In this…

I was determined not to let outdoor adventures cease when my husband and I decided to become parents. Five months into my pregnancy, I learned about the fairly flat, family-friendly Ruby-Horsethief canyon section of the Colorado River and decided to try for a permit. I was intimidated but intrigued by an overnight river trip. I…

I was not much of a theme park fan when I was younger, I went to a few smaller ones but I had never been to the big daddy, Alton Towers, until recently. Then, due to various circumstances I have been to Alton Towers three times in the last year! The First Trip I’m not…

A few years back, my partner Ryan and I rented kayaks, hired a boat taxi to drop us off, and camped on a secluded beach near the entrance of Labyrinth Cayon, a gorgeous slot canyon in a remote area of Lake Powell. In this blog post, I share a step-by-step guide on planning an overnight…

The Southern sea otter – also known as the California sea otter – is far and away my favorite animal. With its thick fur, sweet smile, and loving care of its young, the sea otter delights observers with its twisting dives and playful nature. When I was offered the opportunity to encounter sea otters in…

As you know if you’re a regular reader, we are definitely campers as opposed to glampers. We like to keep our set up simple and stick to the essentials. However, that’s not to say that we aren’t willing to inject a little bit of luxury into our outdoor adventures. I was recently sent a Night…

Although Montana’s National Parks get a lot of attention, there are a lot of opportunities for you to experience Montana’s beauty without all of the crowds. Lake Como, Montana is one of those places. Lake Como is nestled in Montana’s famous Bitterroot Valley. It’s located just a few miles from Highway 93 north of Darby,…

If you love kayaking and you also love backpacking, you should add kayak camping to your adventure list! You’ll not only get to experience backcountry wilderness but also the serenity of being on the open water. One of the best parts of kayak camping is that you don’t have to haul a heavy load on…

Planning a Boundary Waters canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) involves navigating a labyrinth of over 1,000 lakes and islands. Located on the Minnesota/Canada border, I’ve made countless trips to the BWCA ever since I was a kid and it always delivers when I want a quiet week filled with great…

Colorado is a land of plenty, offering some of the most scenic places to hike, bike, and ski in the United States. With all the great opportunities to SUP in Colorado, it’s time to add stand-up paddle boarding to that list! I tried stand-up paddle boarding for the first time a few years ago and…