Overview Pushawalla Palms is a natural palm oasis found at Thousand Palms Oasis in the Coachella Valley Preserve. It's one of several oases that…
Liberty Bell Arch Hiking Guide
Overview South of Hoover Dam (on the Arizona side), there is a natural arch called Liberty Bell Arch, perched high on a barren butte.…
Jaybird Vista Review
Jaybird has produced a pair of wireless bluetooth earbuds that is catered toward athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. The Vista promises "earthproof" durability, sweat proof…
The Toadstools Hiking Guide
Overview Near the southernmost edge of Utah, there's an area called The Rimrocks where bizarre hoodoos dot colorful badlands. It's an unfamiliar landscape, like…
Wildly Good Socks Review
Overall Rating: 9.6/10 Merino wool socks are an essential purchase for any serious hiker. I’ve bought dozens of pairs over the years from a…
Rheos Gear Floating Sunglasses Review
Overall Rating: 9/10 If you are into water sports, these are the sunglasses you’ve been looking for. View at Rheos Gear Methods We received…
Red Canyon Slot (Peekaboo Canyon) Hiking Guide
Overview A few miles north of Kanab, there's a magnificent slot canyon colloquially called "Peekaboo Canyon" but named "Red Canyon Slot" on maps. In…
The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) Hiking Guide
Overview The Wave is a geologic wonder in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness of Northern Arizona, formed by Navajo Sandstone. Over millions of years,…
Dark Peak NESSH Women’s Lightweight Down Jacket Review
Summary Dark Peak was kind enough to send me one of their NESSH Lightweight Down Jackets in return for some honest feedback. I’ve been…
Pay It Forward with the Gear.com ‘Give A Buck’ Program
When you buy something on Gear.com, they'll give you 10% back AND let you donate 10% to a charity or friend I hadn't heard…