Author Archives: Stephanie Granada

These 15 Orchards in the West Offer the Best Apple Picking Experiences

Apple picking is right up there with pumpkin patches and fall hiking as a quintessential fall activity. As the weather gets crisper… Read More

14 Fall-Tastic Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes in the West

Sure, we love to cook with, arrange, and carve the heck out of pumpkins once autumn rolls around. But, dare we say,… Read More

Overtourism Is Ruining Some of Our Favorite Places in the West—Here’s Where You Can Go Instead

Fan-Favorite: Hanauma Bay State Park, Honolulu, HI More than 400 species of fish, brilliant blue water, and the white sand draw the droves to… Read More

Cliff Dwellings, Active Volcanoes, and More UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Need to See in the West

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Colorado’s Fall Color Will Be the Best in Years—Here’s Where to See It

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How to Go Camping With a Baby and Not Lose Your Mind

Armed with the right gear, proper planning, and the right frame of mind, your first camping trip with baby can go from daunting to awesome. Read More

The Ultimate Colorado Car-Camping Road Trip

Day 1: Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park Photo courtesy Visit Denver This state is gorgeous year-round, but fall makes for an epic… Read More

The Best Eco-Friendly Hygiene Products for Your Outdoor Adventures

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The Wildest and Wackiest College Football Traditions in the West

College football traditions prove game-day is about more than the actual game—especially in the West’s most spirited college towns. Come fall, football practically… Read More

Fast and Frugal Road Food Along the Pacific Coast Highway

Not all road food is created equally—especially when you’re cruising along California’s iconic PCH. Tasty, cheap food abounds along this stretch of the coast,… Read More

Road Trip Mistakes: Learn from Our Editors’ (Hilarious) Blunders

Mistake #1: Taking the Wrong Car   “In the summer of 2007, I took a three-month cross-country road trip in a… Read More

Camping Alone? What to Pack (Bear Canisters) and What to Leave Behind (Everything You’re Scared Of)

Camping by yourself can be one of the most rewarding experiences—if you know how to do it right. From tips to gear to mind tricks, here’s everything you need to camp solo like a pro. Read More