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National Treasures: Stateside Parks

Sure we created a potential bucket list filled with exotic and breathtaking adventures to consider, but finding a good spot doesn’t have to include a passport. If you’re in the market for a fresh place in the states, these national parks are worthy of your consideration. Olympic National Park, Washington Set aside any preconceived notions of a national park. Olympic offers whitewater rapids that may require a white knuckle grip on your paddle. Next up you can feel free to do some cliff diving into clear water for another adrenaline rush. If you’re looking for something more tame, rent a … Continue reading

Rick's Kilimanjaro Travel Log

Meet Rick Miske – one of our independent testers. Rick is an adventurer that beats up our gear and tells us how we can improve it. From Mount Rainier to Kilimanjaro, Rick has climbed some of the world’s most majestic peaks – under some of the Mother Nature’s harshest conditions. Here is his latest report after tackling Kili. To read about Rick’s trek to the summit go here: http://sevensummitsquest.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html