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Note: Map pictured includes ‘most impressive sights’ mentioned in the article and are not included in the original map for purchase. Despite being a part of the country that is...

The world we live in is seldom flat, but is usually characterized by mountain peaks, rolling hills, deep canyons, and other physical features that define the earth’s surface. Cartographers have been...

What is bathymetry? Bathymetry is the study of submarine topography or geological features beneath the ocean’s surface. Similar to how topographic maps represent the three-dimensional landforms of the earth’s surface,...

What is a quadrangle map or “quad” map? Quadrangle maps or quads are a type of topographic map produced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that divides the United...

What is a topographic map? A topographic map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth’s surface, revealing both natural and artificial features. One of the most popular types of maps, topographic...

  During these uncertain times, we know you are hearing from a lot of companies and their approach to navigating the future. While we believe this time is best spent...

Glacier National Park: The Crown Jewel of the Northwest For some, we find solace in places that bring us closer with nature.  Glacier National Park is one of these places....

When we think of Yosemite National Park we most often conjure images of Half Dome. With its wide smooth face overlooking the grandiose Yosemite Valley cutting between sharp cliffs littered...

By Ariel Blandford In May of 2012 I spent the summer living and working in Yosemite National Park in California as a horseback tour guide.  I led tours on horses and...

Extending all the way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. The trail, with more than 2,000 miles spanning 14 states, sees...

We're now familiar with the marvels of Yellowstone National Park – including geysers, an abundance of wildlife, and bubbling pools of water. Acting Territorial Governor Francis Meagher was accurate when he...

We've explored the parts of Muir's life where he discovers nature and then writes about it, and now we're at the point where Muir helped to create the Sierra Club. ...