One of our favorite customers recently purchased a new Nemo sleeping bag from us that he had been eye-balling for months. The temperatures finally dropped and he couldn’t wait to use it. On the first cold night of the season, he called his hiking buddy, packed up all his gear, and headed out to tackle […]
Field Journal Entries
The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Northern Illinois to Try This Year
If you’re looking to follow trails made up of more than just gravel—we’ve got you covered. From Racine, WI to Lemont, IL, we’ve rounded up some of the best hiking spots for adventurers who like to take the road less traveled. Check out our picks below, and we’ll see you out on the trail! Waterfall […]
Why You Should Run the Rock/Creek River Gorge Race
As Spring approaches, so does one of Chattanooga’s most beloved mid-distance trail races, the Rock/Creek River Gorge Race. This 10.2-mile tour of Prentice Cooper State Forest is the perfect way to kick off your trail running season, and the race draws new and veteran runners year after year. While anyone who’s participated could list dozens […]
The National Park Service Announces ‘Entrance Fee-Free’ Days for 2019
Mark your calendars! The National Park Service just announced five ‘entrance fee-free’ days in 2019. There are 418 national parks in the United States, and while admission is free at some of them, most regularly charge an entrance fee of up to $35. Plan your trip to a participating park on any of these five […]
“I quit.”
What am I doing here? What’s the point in this? Yea, but you have to keep going…you have someone’s spot, and they would keep going… That sounds real noble…but this is stupid… Bro, you only have 50 miles to go once you reach the turn-around…and you get to spend time with your buddy Bailey…you haven’t seen […]
Rock/Creek Atlanta Store Opens
Press Release for Rock/Creek Atlanta ROCK/CREEK OPENS NEW STORE IN ATLANTA Customers are invited to join the Opening Day Celebration on Dec. 22nd. ATLANTA, GA – DEC. 17, 2018– Rock/Creek, a leading Southeastern specialty outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store at The Battery Atlanta. Located near SunTrust Park, this […]