three pairs of KUHL brand pants on display next to some hiking shoes
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Best Travel Pants for Adventure, Leisure and Everything in Between

Back in the early days of commercial flights, travelers would get dressed up in Sunday best when they traveled on a plane. Today, people are going for comfort when they plan to spend a few hours flying cross-country. So it’s safe to say that finding the best travel pants that offer style and comfort is…

Relax and read a book at Beverly Beach State Park along the Oregon Coast carltonauts travel tips
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Camp at Beverly Beach State Park Along the Oregon Coast

The Oregon coast is majestic, and many enjoy traveling and camping up and down the coast. My wife and I enjoyed a weeklong road trip doing the same thing a couple summers ago. The trick is knowing where to setup camp as you journey along the coast. Beverly Beach State Park is a great place…

Adventure Responsibly in the Great Outdoors Phill Monson Carltonauts Travel Tips
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The Outdoors: Leave It Better Than You Found It

I write a lot about national parks, state parks, hiking trails and unique (and popular) outdoor venues. Sadly, there are people who either don’t know what they’re doing, or they etch their name on the beautiful sandstone wall. It’s infuriating. But one guy has been working to change that. Phill Monson (a.k.a. Nigel the Litter…

A little skiddish on the Angels Leading Ledgewalk above Kolob Canyon in Zion National Park carltonauts travel tips
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Above Zion Ledgewalk – A Via Ferrata Hike Near Zion National Park

I didn’t think I was afraid of heights. But after hiking the Above Zion Ledgewalk with Utah Adventure Center, I may have to change my fear of heights classification to skiddish. Especially considering the level of dare-devil moves my brother and 18-year-old son were pulling. The two-mile long Via Ferrata (Iron Pathway) is a unique…