Outdoors

The Compass: January


THE DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES ON OUR RADAR.

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Published

16 Jan 2024

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5 minutes

1. Field Station

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Field Station, a new hotel for everyday adventure, is your perfect base camp for the other-worldly landscapes of Moab, UT and Joshua Tree, CA. Designed for all types of outdoor enthusiasts, Field Station’s adventure hotels offer affordable accommodations, turnkey outdoor equipment sales, educational programming, DIY or guided experiences, pools, hot tubs and on-site cafes. Field Station empowers all people to get outside with greater comfort, ease, knowledge and support. Stay out there in Moab, UT today or in Joshua Tree, CA (opening spring 2024).

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2. Overland Expo

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PLAN AHEAD

Overland Expo West - Flagstaff, AZ May 17-19, 2024
Overland Expo PNW - Redmond, OR June 28-30, 2024
Overland Expo Mtn West - Loveland, CO August 23-25, 2024
Overland Expo East - Arrington, VA October 4-6, 2024

The Overland Expo event series gathers the best ven- dors, trainers and travelers to help you get equipped, prepared and inspired to enjoy your time in the backcountry to the fullest. No matter if you’re planning a long weekend of near-horizon exploration or an extended trip off your life’s grid, Overland Expo is for everyone in the adventure travel community. You’ll see adventure motorcycles, all-wheel-drive station wagons, kitted-out pickups and massive expedition vehicles. With four events around the country, you’re likely to find an Overland Expo within road-trip distance of home base.

overlandexpo.com

3. High Country Motor Lodge

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Inspired by Flagstaff and Northern Arizona’s vast beauty—rugged mountains, deep forests and storied highways—the High Country Motor Lodge is more than a roadside motel. It is an ode to wilderness. A contemplative retreat set against a clear night sky, melding vintage style, contemporary design and the adventurous spirit of the high desert. This alpine getaway beckons both locals and visitors alike to take a deep breath and reflect on the beauty of this hotel at the foot of the San Francisco Peaks, between the Grand Canyon and Barringer Crater. Relax on the communal lawn, sip craft beer from The General Store, venture out into the woods, or unwind for real at the first Nordic Spa Experience in all of Arizona. No matter where High Country Motor Lodge sits within your greater journey, you will find safe harbor after a long day’s travel.

highcountrymotorlodge.com

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