adventure RSS

adventure, adventure enthusiasts, Boy Scouts of America, campers, camping, go-kot, scouting, The Utah National Parks Council -

We absolutely love when an interaction with a customer leads to a wonderful story that reminds us why we love our job. We just had one of these interactions and we are excited to share the story with you!  The Perfect Gift Back in early December 2018, a customer reached out to us worried that her purchase would not make it in time for Christmas. Her 14-year old son really wanted a GO-KOT and, having a teenager as well, we understand the pressure. We assured her it would arrive in time, and it did. After receiving the GO-KOT, the customer...

Read more

adventure, adventure enthusiasts, alabama, camping, Events, Festivals, hiking, kayaking, State Park -

Outdoor Events in Alabama There are so many fun outdoor events happening in Alabama over the next couple of months! We didn’t want you to miss a thing, so we listed all the details below. Read through and mark your calendars because it’s going to be a fun and busy few months!   State Park Events Eagle Awareness Weekends: Eagle Awareness Weekends take place on weekends from Friday January 25 through February 17, 2019 in Lake Guntersville State Park. There will be birds of prey presentations, guided tours with experienced park personnel, and activities for all ages. This is a great way to get the...

Read more

adventure, adventure enthusiasts, campers, camping, camping tips, outdoor activities, outdoor enthusiasts, outdoors -

Choosing Your Campsite Camping is one of those activities where you either really love it or absolutely hate it, there isn’t really an in between. Over the years, we have noticed that those who hate camping have typically had a bad experience while camping. With more digging, we find that almost every bad experience is related to the chosen campsite. So, while it might seem simple, we are going to share our best tips on how to choose the perfect campsite! The 5 W’s There are a few variations of the “W’s” when choosing a campsite, but these are our favorite: 1....

Read more

adventure, adventure enthusiasts, backpacking, camping, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, military, outdoor activities, outdoor enthusiasts, outdoors, rock climbing, veterans -

The Power of Nature Humans evolved in nature and no matter how much the world around us changes or how advanced our technology becomes, the human mind still has a connection with nature. According the American Heart Association, nourishing that bond between our mind and the great outdoors has numerous health benefits. To name a few; it can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression as well as improve your creativity and productivity. A variety of other studies, published in Psychological Science, further prove that nature has a powerful impact on our health. These studies found that spending time in nature leads to improved...

Read more

adventure, adventure enthusiasts, Christmas, hiking, hiking tips, hiking trails, holiday season, outdoor activities, outdoor enthusiasts, winter, winter hiking -

Winter Hiking Tips Tomorrow is the first official day of winter, and Christmas and New Year’s will follow just a few days after! All of our family and friends love the outdoors and have dogs, so our favorite thing to do when everyone gets together over the holidays is go hiking. It is a great way to get some energy out and the scenery is so beautiful. If your family is like ours and will be hiking this winter, scroll down to read our best winter hiking tips!   Wear The Right Clothes Layers When hiking in the winter, aim...

Read more