Tara Schatz

Did you know that cold-weather layers are the secret to raising outdoor kids who enjoy winter? Okay, maybe not the only secret, but choosing the …

Looking for a beautiful destination where you can hike through an alpine meadow in the morning, meander through a rainforest in the afternoon, and watch …

Lonely desert highways, weird roadside attractions, and a nice mix of thrilling outdoor adventures that you won’t find anywhere else. The farther you drive away …

Towering red rocks against a turquoise sky. Vast landscapes of barbed plants. Rugged hiking trails. Spring carpets of colorful wildflowers. Arizona conjures up all kinds …

Expansive prairies, rugged rock formations, neverending views, and abundant wildlife. Welcome to Badlands National Park, encompassing more than 244,000 acres of desolate beauty in South …

There is no place on earth like Olympic National Park. Where else can you hike through an Alpine meadow in the morning, meander through a …

If you love camping in the summer, but reserve fall for cozying up indoors with a good book, listen up — Fall camping is amazing! …

Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s …

If you’re looking for an absolutely perfect combination, take the humble road trip and the unpretentious picnic and combine them for some outdoor magic. Road …

The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway travels for 469 miles along the spine of the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, from Rockfish Gap, Virginia to Cherokee, North …