California's Central Coast Morro Rock
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Adventures along California’s Central Coast

ByAmber_Woodyard

The rolling green hills of San Luis Obispo County and California’s central coast can take your breath away as you drive up Highway 101 along the azure blue crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. There is more to do along the Santa Lucia Mountain Range then just touristy Hearst Castle, the Madonna Inn and the giant aquarium in Monterey. Hike the trails of Carmel, visit with Elephant Seals beachside, explore giant sand dunes and mountain bike in eucalyptus forests on this seaside road trip.

Off Road Safety Essentials
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Expert Off-Road Driving Tips for Safe & Fun Adventures

ByByron Miller

If you’re like me, learning comes from making mistakes. You might break things, injure yourself, and express frustration, but through perseverance, you eventually discern what is effective and what isn’t. Occasionally, there’s glory in this process, but often, it’s a costly and painful way to learn. This post aims to save you from some of…

trekking poles

Trekking Pole Guide – How to use trekking poles

ByByron Miller

Whether you’re looking for enhanced stability, relief from knee soreness, or simply to burn more calories during your hike, trekking poles offer these benefits at an affordable price. Essentially, hiking poles, also known as trekking poles, are sticks that have been used and perfected over time to improve stability, traction, and performance across various hiking…

Nevado de Toluca
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Mexico’s Volcano, Nevado de Toluca 15k’er

ByAmelia

I’m lying in snow, 14,000 feet above sea level on a volcano known as Nevado de Toluca, when I feel warm breath against my hand. Exhale, groan, roll over. It’s a dog, come to investigate my motionless form. “Good dog,” I slur and raise a hand to pat her head. Her name is Maya, I think, and she’s been tagging along with our hiking group since this morning.