Almost smack in the center of Iowa is a beautiful state park consisting of hiking trails, a creek, canyons and bluffs. Families and...

Original article posted March 17, 2016 on S4 Magazine Mike Smith is a skateboarder from Nebraska who’s making a big difference – not just...

Recently I was at an outdoor event for women and one of the ladies I was talking to asked if I was very outdoorsy. I thought about it and...

Making lists is one of my favorite things to do. I have notebooks scattered across my apartment, in my desk at work and in a variety of...

The ultimate date night – or night out with the girls or adventure with friends. No matter who you’re going with, you’re bound to have a...

Two girls. Five days. Nine states. 40 Hours on the road. After trying to get some sleep Wednesday evening, my friend, Kaylee and I packed...

This summer I’ve had the opportunity to become a Wild Keeper with the brand Let’s Keep It Wild. As a Wild Keeper, our goal is to pick up...

You know that feeling you get when you go on your first big adventure after winter? The sunshine feels especially welcoming and any...

Lately, I've been binge-listening to the podcast She Explores by Gale Straub. She Explores is described as "A Website and Podcasts for...

Midwest Boarder takes a look at Climb Iowa in Grimes, IA. Stay warm this winter and get your climb on at this indoor rock wall near Des Moin

It's that time of year again! Snowboarding season. As a lot of you may know, this weekend is the X Games out in Colorado. So I've decided...

Winter is the perfect time for all things cozy. So cuddle up and scroll through my list of winter favorites. Whether you're running to...

As I’m finally preparing for this season of snowboarding, I’m also reminiscing on this past year’s adventures. One trip that stands out...

No longer will the winter warriors of the Midwest have to suffer through summer without being able to ride. Minnesota now has a place to...

In case you haven't heard, the National Parks Service has been celebrating it's 100th birthday this year. Since 1916, the National Park...