Summer giveaway time! This week only, we're giving away a genius outdoor tech innovation – the Sand-Free Mat from CGear traps dirt, dust, and sand underneath the mat and doesn't let it back up. Don't ask us how it works, it just does!
Read MoreMake Mom's Day at Point Bonita Lighthouse
This 160 year-old lighthouse makes an excellent excursion for the moms in your life.
Read MoreFail-Proof Black & White Bathing Suits
Here are six of this season's most versatile black and white swim suits.
Read MoreGet Ready! Schedule Announced for SF's Stern Grove Music Festival
The Doobie Brothers, San Francisco Ballet and Talib Kweli are just three of the acts scheduled for the 78th Annual Stern Grove Festival.
Read MoreA Local Zipline Adventure
While we'd love to travel to Costa Rica on the regular, you don't have to go that far for a high-flying adrenaline rush.
Read MoreReview: Canvas Bell Tent was the Bell of the Ball at Recent Glamping Retreat
These genius tents date back to the 1800s, where manufacturers adapted the classic teepee design for western military use.
Read MoreDestination: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Looking for a new adventure this Memorial Day? Here are two.
Read MoreSix Eclectic Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in the Bay
You don't have to go far this weekend to find the perfect Earth Day celebration.
Read MoreHike Your Heart Out: Clouds Rest, Yosemite
If you’re looking for a real butt-kicking experience you can complete in one day, hiking the 9,926 foot mountain Clouds Rest from the Yosemite Valley floor may be the adventure for you. Here’s what you need to know to successfully reach the top and back in one piece before dark.
Read MoreHow-To: Make Your Own Gluten-Free Trail Mix
Overwhelmed by your grocer's trail mix selection? Skip it. Here's how to make your own gluten-free mix.
Read More5 California Trail Races For Beginners
Why limit your daily miles to concrete or treadmills, when California has so many beautiful trails to offer. The best way to get started? Sign up for a short trail race.
Read MoreMeet Our Newest Urban Deer
April is shaping up to be a very exciting month here at The Urban Deer. In addition to hosting our first -- and nearly sold out -- Urban Deer Retreat mid-month, we’re also excited to announce a new addition to our writing team: Brittany Hopkins of Dabbling Makes Perfect.
Read MoreSummer camp for all
To explore the great outdoors happily you'll need a good flashlight, a travel coffee set, and some snacks. Glampers, we've got something for you too -- playing cards, a ceramic flask, and a beautiful wooden travel chair.
Read MoreDestination: Boonville, California
Our favorite weekend retreat is so original it actually used to have its own language, Bootling! Don't let that scare you off though - it's long since abandoned. Founded in 1862, Boonville is the most charming little town in vineyard-rich Anderson Valley, and it's just 115 miles north of San Francisco.
Read MoreMagic towel rides anyone?
We just came across these beach towels that double as magic carpets. We all know your beach towel is a reflection of you, so why not show 'em you're pretty much a Jasmine.
Read MoreMonkey around, wherever you go - introducing the Monkey Mat!
Monkey Mat is perfect for your on the go needs
Read MoreFall frolic giveaway
This fall seems better than last year, no? We're feeling inspired to get outdoors and take in its warm colors, its cool breeze, its unmistakable fall-ness. We want to see what you're up to out there. Share a picture of your favorite fall moment on Pinterest or Instagram for a chance to win this adorable cooler.
Destination: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in creature comfort style
We're headed to #HSB13 next weekend and can't hardly wait to secure a spot in front Steve Martin and his banjo. Here's what we'll have in tow to survive this three day music festival extravaganza:
Find the perfect camping spot with The Dyrt
We're big fans of what our friends over at The Dyrt are up to. They're crowdsourcing a database of photos and videos and descriptions of each and every campsite across the country. Here's how it all started for their founder:
"After years of online campsite searching frustration, I decided to put an end to it and launch The Dyrt. I am committed to making the experience of looking for a
campsite online an enjoyable one. Document campsites and share them with your family, your friends, the world, or, with nobody but yourself! It is hard to remember great campsites so the mobile app from The Dyrt will change that."
They've got a sweepstakes going for anyone who pitches in:
"The Dyrt is giving away over $1000 in REI gift cards to campers willing to document campsites and help jump start The Dyrt community. A $20 REI gift card will be given to each of the first 50 campers from each state in the US who document a campground. That’s right! Be the first person in your state to document an official campsite and The Dyrt will give you a $20 gift card. There will also be a drawing at the end of the summer for a $100 REI gift card. Each time you send in a documented site, your name gets added in a drawing that will take place at the end of the summer. The more sites you document, the more chances you have to win. The winner of the drawing will receive a $100 REI give card. But that is not all. The Dyrt staff will be selecting one lucky winner to receive $100 REI gift card for the Employees Choice award. This award will be given to a Dyrt community member who The Dyrt staff thinks did the best job documenting campsites and helping to jump start The Dyrt community. Visit the “About” page now to get started."
Treehouses, a glamper's dream
One of my favorite destination websites Tablet Hotels. They do all the hard work and find both luxury and affordable retreats all across the globe. Hotels on budget, glamping meccas, extreme modern, extreme decadent. And now treehouse hotels:
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