5 Jerky Flavors, 5 Types of Dads Dads come in all shapes and sizes. There’s your classic outdoorsman, the kind of dad who gave you your first pocketknife on a trip to Yellowstone. Then there’s the sports-loving dad. The dad who played catch with you until the sun went down. There’s the strong silent type, […]
Five Great Hikes on the Left Coast It’s late spring, the snow is melting, the sun is shining more often, and our hiking bug is in full effect. With the warmer weather comes the itch to get outside. All across this great country, there are single-track trails begging to be hiked and explored (those at […]
In Appreciation of Moms on Mother’s Day When you first took flight on your two-wheeled steed and, inevitably crashed and skinned your knee, who’d you call for? When you headed off to your first prom, who glowed with delight and endlessly snapped photos? When you needed someone to listen, someone to care, and someone to […]
Our Favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipe In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a fairly minor affair. The day is meant to celebrate the Mexican Army’s victory over France in the Franco-Mexican War of 1861-1867. However, in the United States, the day has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large […]
Baseball History The game of baseball originated as an informal, loosely rules-based game to pass the time between shifts at the factory or on weekends in the park. Since the mid-1800s, this game evolved. From homemade equipment and unofficial fields of play, it’s become the fascination of our beloved homeland. Today, the game is steeped in tradition. […]
Try Our Spicy, Smoky, and Tart Grilled Cheese First, the butter begins to sizzle and pop. Then, the bread begins to brown to a chestnut color and the air smells of hazelnut. Next, the blade slices through the sandwich, revealing the sizzling, melted cheesy middle. It’s the classic, the legendary, and the iconic, the grilled […]
Bring In St. Patrick’s Day with Jerky and Spirits The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration began in the 17th century in honor of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of the Irish people and the man responsible for bringing Catholicism to the island nation. The holiday has evolved over time to celebrating Irish heritage in general, with […]
Yurt Camping Tips and Three Amazing Utah Yurts As avid lovers of the outdoors we look forward to our next trip into wilderness like a nine-year-old looks forward to her tenth birthday. From jumping in a raft for a weeklong sojourn to throwing the tent in the back of the truck for a weekend escape, […]
An Alternative to the Valentine’s Day Tradition Valentine’s Day, for most of us, is steeped in a new kind of tradition. Chocolates are purchased in heart-shaped boxes, roses are ordered by the dozen, and stock cards purchased impulsively at check out counters. But where did it all begin, and how can we be different, how […]
A Look Back at 2016, and a Look Forward to 2017 The year of 2016, like most years, was a year of ups and downs, a year of introspection and a year of amazing and unlikely occurrences. Unlike the average year, however, 2016 was a year steeped in triumph at the summer Olympics in Rio, […]