http://www.ridetothehills.com The great outdoors, just beyond your cubicle Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:02:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whether you are looking for a cozy beach cottage or luxurious mountain cabin, snagging your ideal vacation rental is easier than you think! Here’s how to book the best vacation rentals without any hassles, headaches or hindrances. Plan Ahead – The most coveted vacation rentals can book months ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/how-to-book-the-best-vacation-rentals My hubby and I have a goal to lose 10 pounds by November.  Ambitious you say?  Well, we aren't so much gym rats (blah! Can you believe people actually enjoying going there?), so we decided to exercise and shed the pounds by doing activities we enjoy.  So this weekend we ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/our-snowbird-adventure If you are anything like me, you just can't wait to get out of your cubicle this summer and have some real adventure. I am adding to my already huge list of summer activities that I will experience. Here are some of them: Camping: This is a summer must (at least ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/itchin-to-get-out 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 ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/moab-trip-2008 Did you know that the beehive state is the most concentrated center for canyoneering in the United States?  Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world travel to Zion National Park (located in southern Utah) to experience famed Utah Canyoneering.  Zion boasts nearly 50 technical canyons, including the Narrows, a section ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/speaking-of-utah The great state of Utah is by far one of my top vacation destinations - it's an absolute paradise for the outdoor enthusiast, with miles and miles of diverse and scenic landscape. It's one of America's most popular winter playgrounds, with world-renowned ski resorts and the "greatest snow on Earth!" Southern Utah ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/need-a-new-vacation-spot-try-this-gem With the summer fast approaching, people are starting to come out of hibernation and think of the outdoors again. I heard from some friends that Arizona has a new hot spot for outdoor recreation...a little city called Greer, up in the white mountains. If you like to get away, they've ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/greer-rental-cabins This summer I did some pretty fun hikes while I was in Utah...I really think that there are very few places that can beat its natural beauty. If I had to choose a favorite hike however, it would have to have been the Narrows in Zion National Park. The Narrows is ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/my-favorite-summer-hike So I have to take a minute to preach and advocate my new favorite product. As an avid hiker, camper, and all around outdoors woman person enthusiast, I often find myself in heavily wooded areas, or outside during the dawn and dusk hours when mosquitoes are out in peak ... http://www.ridetothehills.com/the-mosquito-hat I just finalized plans with my buddy to spend a week up in Alaska next month. We've got a tour guide and we'll be doing some hunting/fishing/camping, etc. I'm crazy excited. I'll keep you posted as the details and trip unfolds. http://www.ridetothehills.com/camping-next-month