Exploring Urban Wildlife with CJ Greco
Last month, we asked Chicago explorer CJ Greco to share their experience exploring urban wildlife. In this piece, CJ reflects on the past, present...
The Devil’s Path Traverse (in winter)
"Be willing to get out of your comfort zone, if you want to grow.”
Many elite mountaineers, alpinist, climbers, and mountain runners, live in other...
Great Lake Surfing all four seasons
Mappy Hour Chicago Leader Erica Zazo interviews the Sleeping Bear Sisters about surf culture in Michigan, environmentalism in the Midwest and surfing the Great Lakes all four seasons.
Reading Between the Lines: Hiking at Theadore Roosevelt Island
This past fall, Mappy Hour DC members crossed the bridge over the Potomac to Theodore Roosevelt Island on a cloudless November morning to take...
DC: Clopper Lake Loop Trail at Seneca Creek State Park
Head to Seneca Creek State Park for a peaceful winter hike near D.C.
Meet the Maker: Yagmur Kuzay on climbing and art
Yagmur Kuzay shares her love for the outdoors and how it inspires her art
Giving Tuesday: Outdoorsy Non-profits based in cities
For Giving Tuesday, we put out the call to our network to ask about their favorite city-based non-profits helping to get people outdoors. We...
DC: Hike the Northern Peaks Trail at Sugarloaf Mountain
This challenging hike up Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the best hikes near Washington D.C.
DC: Hike the Northern Peaks Trail at Sugarloaf Mountain
This challenging hike up Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the best hikes near Washington D.C.
CHI: Purple Loop Hike at Palos Trails
Hiking the purple loop trail at the Palos Trails near Chicago
Finding backyard adventure: car camping near home
Thank you Mappy Hour Cleveland member Jennifer Darling for sharing your recent trip with us. Thanks to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. for supporting the...
CHI: Bikepack to Illinois Beach State Park near Chicago
We’re teaming up with GAIA GPS to create new itineraries for you to enjoy every month! There also hooking us up with one month...
