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Welcome Back to It Started Outdoors

We took a long detour. We didn’t exactly plan to disappear. But like most great hikes, things[…]

Unforgettable Greece: An 8-Day Adventure Through History, Food, and Myth

Get ready to dive into the magic of Greece with this 8-day adventure! From Athens’ ancient whispers[…]

Wolf and Grizzly Portable Campfire Grill Review

Hands down, the best part of camping is the food. I don’t care what your cooking; it[…]

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Insulate Windows on Your Truck Bed Camper Shell

Don’t lose heat through the windows in your truck bed camper shell. If you have ever slept[…]

Idaho Waterfalls: No Hiking Required

A wise industrial engineer once said, “Work smarter, not harder.” Idaho is littered with beautiful waterfalls. Some[…]

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Let’s Get Weird: 3-Day Portland Itinerary

Craft beer, delicious food, and keeping it weird; If any of those grab your attention you’re going[…]

February Outdoor Round-Up 2019

Welcome to the Outdoor Round-Up! A collection of our favorite outdoor content we stumbled upon this month.[…]

Our Etsy Shop is Open!

We are excited to announce that we have opened an Etsy shop for all our awesome followers[…]

December Outdoor Round-Up 2018

New Trails, Melting Islands and Dumb People- It's the December Outdoor Round-up!

September Roundup

September Outdoor Round-Up: Wyoming, Hiking Fees, and Camping Noises

September, it’s a mixed feelings kind of month. It signals the beginning of the end for hiking[…]

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4 Day Vancouver Itinerary

Vancouver, Canada- Home to the Canucks Hockey team, the world’s longest suspension bridge, and more delicious food than[…]

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One Week Road Trip to All 5 National Parks in Utah

Utah’s National Parks are downright unbelievable. Each one is so diverse but they are all within a[…]

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive to well-known Shoshone Falls or Mesa Falls and battle the hordes of visitors to get your fix or you can get a little adventurous and try to find the hidden waterfalls that are right outside the doorstep of Boise.

4 Hidden Waterfalls Near Boise, Idaho

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive[…]

View of Wees Bar Stone House from the trail

Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don’t like to brag but several of my doodles ended up on the fridge door when[…]

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Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known as the “Dragon Bomber”. Leaving Nevada,[…]

GrandPa's Firegrill

Review of GrandPa’s FireGrill by Light My Fire of Sweden

GrandPa’s FireGrill by Light my Fire of Sweden is a unique lightweight grill. Simply find a sturdy[…]

Multnomah Falls

Hiking Multnomah Falls

There is no denying the beauty of Multnomah Falls, one of the most visited waterfalls in the[…]

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Wilson Creek Hike Near Mountain Home, Idaho

Hiking seldom trafficked trails can be a gamble. The promise of having the trail to yourself is[…]

The Naural Wonder of Arches National Park

One Day Itinerary for Arches National Park

Arches National Park, want to guess what the main attraction is here? If you are anything like[…]

Tumalo Falls

The Bend Ale Trail

The Quest The Bend Ale Trail will set you on a quest for a pint of achievement.[…]

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