• Camping: This is a summer must (at least once). I am going to find a nice, beautiful lake that I can sleep right next to. Nothing is better than camping and then swimming. But one problem I run into when I go camping at the lake is all the bugs. I admit; I detest bugs. That is why I am brining my mosquito net hat. No joke; I really am. I am not going to let anything ruin this summer!
• Hiking: A few day trips of hiking is all it takes to feel summer-fulfilled, if you will.
• River Rafting: What is more fun than a little risky adventure?

I must admit, I couldn’t be more excited for summer. This winter has seemed long and I really didn’t get out for much cold weather camping. Most of the time I’m either at home reading outdoor/ski/mountain biking magazines or glued to my computer screen trying to make a go of my drop shipping work. August is going to be different however…it’s out of doors and Moab time!

Every year an ever increasing group of friends and friends of friends get together to hit up slickrock, Arches, Canyonlands, etc for a long weekend of crazy fun.

Last time we found an out of the way watering hole big enough for cliff jumping. This year we’re going on a guided river-rafting tour. Every time we go it just gets bigger and better.

Now I just need to figure out how I’m getting my bike down there this year.

It’s one of America’s most popular winter playgrounds, with world-renowned ski resorts and the “greatest snow on Earth!”

Southern Utah is home to a plethora of bizarre yet awe-inspiring rock formations and landscapes.  With mild temperatures most months of the year, it attracts visitors from all over the world and offers a myriad of different outdoor activities from mountain biking to rock climbing to camping.

Utah parks and recreation is a great resource to start planning a Utah getaway - if you do make it to the Beehive state, let us know!  We want to know how you enjoyed your time there.

The Narrows is a hike along the riverbed that runs right through the heart of the park. The crazy part is that you’re actually hiking in the river for most of the time. We went about five miles in, and then hiked back out. The steep canyon walls were beautiful, and there were plenty of places to sunbathe and relax along the way (be careful of sunburn though! If you get one, treat it carefully!). It really is a unique hike, and I’d suggest it to anyone who enjoys a somewhat challenging, adventurous hike.

The hat looks like a bucket hat and has mesh netting sewn into the rim, that completely covers your face and neck. The end of the netting can be cinched to secure the opening and keep any bugs from flying up into the netting. Brilliant, right? There is nothing more obnoxious and frustrating than having a bunch of flying insects biting your neck and face.

Too bad I didn’t think of this idea…I bet whoever did is one rich son of a gun.

I’ll keep you posted as the details and trip unfolds.

I know it has been mentioned on our blog before, but Swiss hiking is some serious “ridin’ the hills.” 

World renowned for its beauty, the Alps attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each year and is it any wonder?  Imagine hiking amidst some of the most majestic peaks and glaciers in the world?  Or trekking through lush alpine meadows and staying at charming chalets and alpine inns?   Sounds sweet, right?

Think intense up and down biking through remote pristine mountain trails, or more leisurely rides through gorgeous canyons.  Southern Utah has beautiful desert landscape complete with red rocks, sandstone cliffs, and canyons to enjoy while getting a good workout.