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Lifestyle
From local wildlife to recreation on your own property, the land lifestyle is unique in every way.
Best Holiday Gifts for Land Lovers: 2018 Edition
Once again, we’ve scouted our best suggestions for the land lover in your life. These ideas will go over great for the holiday gift-giving season, though they would probably be well received anytime of year.
Barn Living Combines Modern Home Benefits with Rustic Charm
A barn-style building combines the benefits of a modern home with the rustic charm and function of a timber horse barn.
A Natural Connection: Meet Adrian Sabom & Xochitl Rodriguez
Adrian and Xochitl’s passion for the outdoors, and especially for sharing it with their children, is one of the reasons the two women were tapped as ambassadors for Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s We Will Not Be Tamed campaign. The campaign calls us to appreciate the wildness of Texas, the vastness of our Texas spirit and why we should be inspired to conserve it.
Becoming Truly Texas: William Chris Vineyards in Texas Hill Country
We have a responsibility to steward and take care of the ground. For some this may be the yard at their house, for others it could be a 2,000-acre wheat pasture. For Chris Brundrett, it is the grape vines growing on his property in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
How to Get Your Kids into the Outdoors
The gurus at OutdoorHub offer these five tips for getting your kids outdoors and loving it—probably without even knowing it, or missing their favorite TV show or app to boot!
Top 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path U.S. National Parks
With the help of the travel enthusiasts at AllTheRooms, we take a tour of ten of the least-visited U.S. national parks, where the lack of crowds is no indication about the sheer beauty of these majestic landscapes.
4 Out-of-the-Box Spots for Fall Fun
Apple picking, pumpkin patches, leaf peeping—there are so many ways to appreciate the beauty of land during autumn. If you are looking for some out-of-the-box ways to have fun this fall, check out these unique attractions across America!
The South Carolina Lowcountry Region Is in Its Own Little World
It’s a region where you can find Spanish Moss hanging off century-old oak trees, bright green saltwater marshes and towering sand dunes at the local family friendly beaches.
Jay Bentley Explores the Culinary World of Open Range Cuisine
Open Range, written by Jay Bentley and Patrick Dillon, serves up generous portions of meat—including venison, quail, duck, elk, fish, pork, and beef—in near-excess, and all manner of favorite local steakhouse sides.
Maximizing Your Outdoor Adventure Vacations
When it comes to adventure-type vacations, such as hunting, fishing, backcountry hiking and camping, rafting, and other outdoor excursions, the enjoyment and satisfaction levels of the end-result will often boil down to how well prepared the traveler is for the trip, mentally, physically, and gear-wise.
Explore the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia
The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia are the most physically spectacular or unusual sites in the state—and they are both convenient and breathtaking!
Gallery: The Work of American Bird-Dog Artist David Lanier
The paintings of David Lanier, American bird-dog artist, reflect a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.
10 Best Fall Outdoor Adventures
It’s a perfect time of year for outdoor activities, from forest hikes to high-desert bike rides to paddling along a rugged shore. Here are our picks for ten of the best adventures across the United States this fall!
6 Great Wine Destinations in the U.S. & Canada
Wine travel doesn’t have to mean a trip to France or Italy. There are thousands of vineyards and wineries waiting to be uncovered right here in North America. From the valleys of California to the fields of Quebec to North Carolina, wine destinations across the continent offer distinctive regional flavors, plus they’re easily accessible for a weekend getaway with your crew.
Listing of the Week: Scenic Rural Retreat in Virginia’s Bath County
Virginia’s River Ridge Ranch Estate occupies a scenic perch that movie buffs may recognize from the 1993 Richard Gere/Jodie Foster flick, Sommersby. This well-manicured property shares a boundary with the region’s sprawling George Washington & Jefferson National Forests and overlooks the meandering Cowpasture River.
Survival 101: How to Use Bear Spray Effectively
Aggressive confrontations with bears are rare, but in that event, your best defense is bear spray. Here’s what you need to know in case you do have a tangle with a bear on the trail.
Listing of the Week: Blue Mountain Ranch, Texas
Located between Uvalde and Knippa, Texas, this awesome high-fenced 2,280± acre ranch offers incredible commercial hunting opportunities.
Listing of the Week: Ghurka Founder Marley Hodgson Lists His Colorado Guest Ranch for $8.3 Million
A stunning wilderness property nestled within a valley of the West Elk Wilderness of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Smith Fork Ranch was assembled and designed by Ghurka leather goods founder Marley Hodgson.
Survival 101: How to Survive a Snake Encounter on the Trail
Snake encounters are uncommon, and snake bites even more so, but it’s always important to read up on snake safety on the trail, just in case you come across one of these slithery creatures.