On the River with the Family
Published Wednesday, August 30, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Filed under: Hiking, Paddling, North America, United States Tell me if you can't sympathize with Tom Bol. As Kurt Vonnegut might have written: So it goes. So now Tom has a son named Skyler, and as he writes in this wonderful story about tackling a river trip with his family in tow, things can be more complicated, but not necessarily less fun.
Tagged: Utah
The Trib on Great Hikes
Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Hey, I'm not going name any names here, but let's just say that I've had a few conversations with folks in the New York media world who tell me that those fancy "Top Hikes in the West" pieces are often cobbled together by interns who do their reporting on the Web. Again, no names, but this is what I hear.
Tagged: Utah
Summer at the Ski Resorts
Published Saturday, June 10, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
This piece in CNN takes a look at what some of the resorts are doing this summer to provide opportunities for mountain bikers, campers, fisher folk, golfers, horseback riders, et al. The piece covers most of the big ski states like Colorado, Utah and California and does justice to most of the areas providing this kind of fun.
Tagged: Utah
Pot Spots
Published Tuesday, June 06, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Filed under: Activism, Business, Media, Europe, North America, Netherlands, Jamaica, United States We in no way would ever advocate drug use. Oh yeah, pot vacations. Now where would you in all available American media expect to see an article about the best stoner vacations?
Tagged: Utah
Top 10 Houseboat Lakes
Published Friday, May 12, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Are you looking for the best places to take you houseboat this summer. These lakes on the list tend to be large enough for you to find a private cove, but large enough that you are close to any amenity that you would need while houseboating.
If you are looking to rent a houseboat, Go Play Outdoors has a good list of companies.
Tagged: Utah