Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Missoula

Northwest Editor at Backpacker Magazine

Reader. Writer. Outdoor fun-haver. Manager of Adverbs. Rocky Mountain Editor at Backpacker magazine; Contributing Writer at https://t.co/X22L5R5A3Y

Articles

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Yosemite

3 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

The best hikes to work up a thirst—and where to toast your adventures—in the granite wonderland
The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

3 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Work up a thirst—and then toast the outdoors—on the Smokies’ top hikes, rides, and more
The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Yellowstone

3 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Where to work up a thirst—and toast your adventures—in America’s first national park
How the Outdoors Shapes Our Relationships

Dec 2, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan |Rick Marin |W. Hodding Carter |Florence Williams

Reeling from her husband’s request to divorce after 25 years of marriage and two kids, Florence Williams was experiencing debilitating grief. An accomplished reporter, she decided to explore the science of heartache to see if she could find a cure. In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey,’ she heads out for a 120-mile solo paddle on Utah’s Green River, with a too heavy portable toilet and a shattered heart.
72 Hours in Seattle: Hiker’s Edition

Aug 1, 2024 | territorysupply.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Discover waterfront trails, skyline views, and mountain escapes—no car necessary. Seattleites won the lottery in the location department. The Emerald City is almost fully surrounded by outdoor playgrounds, including three national parks and two national forests. The only downside? The notorious traffic hassles required to reach any of them. But luckily, hiking trails abound much closer to home.
What to Do in Missoula: Hiker’s Edition

Jul 25, 2024 | territorysupply.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Pack your weekend adventure with the best eats, sleeps, and trails that Zootown has to offer. Missoula geography 101: This vibrant university city sits at the confluence of five valleys and three rivers, with elevations ranging from 3,200 feet downtown to 9,000-plus in the mountains ringing the city. Translation: Excellent hiking in every direction, much of it just minutes from wherever you are. The sheer number of options can be dizzying, but we’ve got you covered.
A Weekender’s Guide to Yellowstone National Park

May 19, 2024 | territorysupply.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Overwhelmed with options? This tour of Yellowstone essentials hits geyser basins, wildlife-packed valleys, and the park’s most impressive waterfalls. America’s first national park is the stuff of legends: Bubbling mud, boiling geysers, and enormous waterfalls share space with soaring mountains, high-elevation lakes, and vast river valleys. Here, grizzly and black bears, bison, wolves, elk, and eagles inhabit one of the largest nearly intact temperate-zone ecosystems in the world.
A Weekender’s Guide to Glacier National Park

May 16, 2024 | territorysupply.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Cruise a super scenic road, hike to glacial lakes, and scope the park’s best views on this weekend-sized itinerary. Welcome to the Crown of the Continent, the most dramatic stretch of the Northern Rockies. Here, glacially sculpted mountains crowd the skyline, trout swim clear rivers and lakes, thick forests meet alpine tundra, and wildlife like grizzly bears, mountain goats, and wolverines make their homes.
The Newest Colorado Adventure Spot Isn’t Sure It Wants You to Visit

Apr 1, 2024 | 5280.com | Alyssa Chutka |Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

If he’s not mountain biking, teaching theater at a local school, or recording his podcast, you’ll probably find Brock Benson at the bike shop he never intended to own. Benson, 49, grew up roaming his family’s cattle ranch, a sprawling 1,000-plus-acre parcel on the Uncompahgre Plateau in what’s known as the West End of Montrose County.
The Newest Colorado Adventure Spot Isn't Sure It Wants You to Visit

Apr 1, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan