Category: Paddling

Planning Your Next Trip? I Can Help You Do It Right

by Michael Lanza | Nov 14, 2019 | Ask Me, Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Skills, Trips | 2 |

10 Expert Tips for Doing Adventure Travel Right

by Michael Lanza | Oct 21, 2019 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Trips | 8 |

A Survival Guide For the Outdoors Lover Who’s a New Parent

by Michael Lanza | Jun 16, 2019 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Skills, Trips | 3 |

Ask Me: How Can You Tell How Warm a Down Jacket Is?

by Michael Lanza | May 14, 2019 | Ask Me, Backpacking, Gear Reviews, Hiking, Paddling, Skiing | 4 |

Photo Gallery: 10 Awe-Inspiring Wild Places

by Michael Lanza | Jan 21, 2019 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Trips | 0 |

10 Tips For Getting a Hard-to-Get National Park Backcountry Permit

by Michael Lanza | Jan 20, 2019 | Backpacking, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Skills, Trips | 14 |

Why I Endanger My Kids in the Wilderness (Even Though It Scares the Sh!t Out of Me)

by Michael Lanza | Jan 13, 2019 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Skiing, Trips | 14 |

New Year Inspiration: My Top 10 Adventure Trips

by Michael Lanza | Jan 7, 2019 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Trips | 10 |

The 10 Best Family Outdoor Adventure Trips

by Michael Lanza | Dec 17, 2018 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling, Skiing, Trips | 8 |

Why I Never Miss a Wilderness Sunset or Sunrise

by Michael Lanza | Aug 20, 2018 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, International Adventures, National Park Adventures, Paddling | 4 |

Photo Gallery: Hiking and Backpacking Utah’s National Parks

by Michael Lanza | Jul 30, 2018 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, National Park Adventures, Paddling | 0 |

10 Tips For Raising Outdoors-Loving Kids

by Michael Lanza | Apr 29, 2018 | Backpacking, Family Adventures, Hiking, Paddling, Skiing, Skills | 118 |

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Category: Paddling

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