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Be Prepared for the River Escaping into the backcountry for a few days, or better yet a week, does more than give us a break. It gives us real, true quiet. It gives us fresh air and open spaces. It gives us a sense of the majesty of the natural world. But packing for your […]
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 […]
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, […]
Hello Mountain America Jerky. This is Marc from Maryland getting ready for the Big One. Even the Sherpa’s loved it. (Enjoying the) Elk Jerky and Yak Jerky.
Our friends over at Fix.com really speak our language. Their latest blog post outlines – in quite a bit of detail – how to catch bass all summer long. Knowing their location and what they’re feeding on are key factors to the success of catching delicious large mouth bass. Check it out. And while you’re […]
Mountain America Jerky received this fishing story from our friend Kevin in Montana. Could it just be a coincidence, or is Jerky a lucky fishing snack!? Small waves lazily lap the hull. A Great Blue Heron’s wings methodically flap overhead. The water is glassy. But nearby, a breezy brushstroke darkens the water with a pocket of […]
Spring has sprung; for most of us anyway. It’s time for baseball, BBQ’s and wildflowers. Has the melted snow and warmer weather got your toes itching for the trail? Even if you are still fighting April showers in May (or June), now is a great opportunity to assess the hiking gear you already have and […]