Must-see Waterfalls of the West (That You Can’t Get to By Car)
To get access to these spectacular waterfalls of the West you have to hoof it, or in some cases, hop in a boat…Deer Creek Falls, Grand Canyon National ParkDeer Creek Falls is located at mile 137 on the...
View ArticleGuaranteed You’ve Got Time for This…
How much time have you spent daydreaming about that epic California road trip you’re going to take some day? Well, we thought we’d inspire you to hop in the car and go. This summer, not next summer....
View ArticleThe Truth About Rim Fire Salvage Logging
Last year’s massive Rim Fire made international headlines as it burned 257,000 acres along the Tuolumne River on the western border of Yosemite National Park. It was the third largest fire in...
View Article3 Really Good Reasons to Celebrate the Yosemite Grant
Did you know 150 years ago this month, President Abraham Lincoln gave us all a really great gift? On June 30, 1864, he signed the Yosemite Grant Act to preserve Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove...
View ArticleBest Yosemite Hikes Away from the Crowds
Yosemite’s classic hikes like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and the Mist Trail are not to be missed. After all, these trails offer up some of the most iconic national park experiences and views anywhere....
View ArticleO.A.R.S. and the National Park Foundation Join Forces to Protect Our Parks...
Boats and rivers, rods and reels, kids and the outdoors, America and national parks; some things just belong together.This year, O.A.R.S. is proud to announce a two-pronged partnership with the...
View ArticleTraveling and Camping in Bear Country: Dos and Don’ts
Spring has sprung! If you’re anything like us, you are sick with cabin fever and ready to get out into the backcountry. However, just as flowers and leaves emerge in spring, so do bears. They too have...
View ArticleThe Best Lake Camping in the West
I’ve spent the last decade working seasonal jobs exploring the West, and while my bank account has hovered in the triple digits, it’s been worth it, partly because I’ve camped in ridiculously...
View ArticleBest Post-Trip Watering Holes
The end of a river trip can be a sad affair, but only if you let it! Once you’ve pulled away from the takeout the first thing on your mind may be a shower, but it’s also likely a cheeseburger and a...
View Article6 Tips to Avoid the National Park Crowds in 2016
Visitation to America’s national parks will likely top 300 million in 2015, and the National Park Service centennial in 2016 will draw even bigger crowds. With all those fanny-packed, selfie...
View ArticleThe Best National Parks for Rafting
America’s national parks turn 100 this year, and visitation is expected to smash all-time records. Crowds will flock to the iconic sites like Half Dome, Going to the Sun Road, and the West Rim of the...
View ArticleThe Ultimate California Road Trip for Adventure-Lovers
If you love rafting and can appreciate a good road trip, the road to whitewater awaits you in California this summer. An easy excursion from San Francisco or Sacramento, this adventure through the...
View ArticleWill 2017 Be the Best Year Ever to Catch Yosemite Waterfalls and Whitewater?
California’s northern Sierra Nevada, which includes Yosemite National Park, has officially surpassed its all-time wettest “water year” on record. As of April 13, 2017, the California Department of...
View ArticleWho Was John Muir?
A brief look at the life of John Muir, the renowned author, naturalist and conservationist who founded the Sierra Club and is often called the “Father of our National Parks” Born in Scotland and raised...
View Article8 Incredible National Park Views Worth the Effort
Amazing national park views are pretty easy to come by. But when it takes a little extra effort to get there—like an epic hike or several days on the river—it’s so much more than a view. It’s an...
View ArticleThe Best of Yosemite if You Only Have Three Days
Make the Most of Your National Park Vacation with this Ultimate Yosemite Itinerary… Spontaneity in travel can be a good thing, but when you’re planning a visit to a massive (and busy) national park...
View ArticleLos Angeles Road Trip: Eastern Sierra to Yosemite Loop
We all have to do our part right now and hunker down at home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, we’ll continue to share travel inspiration, road trip ideas and more with our...
View ArticleCalifornia Road Trip: 3 Adventure-filled Routes to Yosemite
We all have to do our part right now and hunker down at home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, we’ll continue to share travel inspiration, road trip ideas and more with our...
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