Jack Rogan

McKinney Falls State Park

Austin

Plenty of really neat sites to see along these 7 miles of trails.

Lost Maples State Natural Area - Trail Running

Austin

With over 11 miles of trails and plenty of backpacking/drive-in camp sites, Lost Maples State Natural Area is a low-traveled Central Texas gem perfect for trail running in the woods amidst rocky terrain. A must see in November when the leaves change colors.

Old San Marcos Pass to Painted Cave Road - Cycling

Santa Barbara

Old San Marcos Pass offers a tough but stellar cycling climb with winding mountain roads and panoramic views.

Hamilton Pool - Trail Running

Austin

Run to a 50-foot waterfall that plunges into the pristine Hamilton Pool; great for summer swimming!

Shoal Creek Greenbelt - Running

Austin

The Shoal Creek Greenway is a great running path with marquee views of the city.

Red Bud Isle - Paddling

Austin

Towering cliffs, healthy wildlife populations, excellent fishing, and cypress trees.

East Camino Cielo Road - Cycling

Santa Barbara

The road in the clouds with views of both sides of the mountains.

The Rowing Dock - Paddling

Austin

The Rowing Dock is centrally located to some of Austin's favorite paddling and swimming spots like Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Tom Miller Dam and Barton Creek.

Texas Rowing Center - Paddling

Austin

Texas Rowing Center is a convenient access point to Lady Bird Lake – the easiest paddle in Austin with the best city views.

Walsh Landing - Laguna Gloria - Paddling

Austin

Putting in at Walsh Landing offers paddlers an experience unlike most other routes in the Austin area.

Riviera Running

Santa Barbara

Though some may say southern California's weather doesn't change year-round, in fact, the autumn months are most enjoyable for running in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Running Advice with Tyler Hansen

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara running is tough. Tyler Hansen helps you develop a strategy for hitting the hills and running strong.

Insider's Guide to Surfing Campus Point

Santa Barbara

Surfing in Santa Barbara is great year-round, but things really heat up in September and October, and RootsRated has your back for the things you need to know.

Stand Up Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has hopped "on board" the SUP revolution with enthusiasm, and here are four ways to enjoy it, from beginner paddling to surfing.

Chasing the Santa Barbara Sun

Santa Barbara

Seeing the sun rise or set in Santa Barbara is truly an awe-inspiring and wonderful experience that should be done as much as possible, and not just the random time or two.

Bluffs, Breaks, and Brews

Santa Barbara

Carpinteria is a small-town paradise neighboring Santa Barbara that affords beautiful bluffs, good breaks, and even delicious brews at the nearby brewing company.

Pier to Peak Run

Santa Barbara

The Pier to Peak run is a Santa Barbara classic, whether you're participating in the official race in late August or taking a solo trip, and RootsRated brings you the Inside scoop.

All Trails Lead to this Hidden Gem

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's Cold Springs Tavern is an amazing destination in itself, but heading there after visiting one of these five trails is something special.

5 Best Climbing Spots in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

There are so many climbing spots in Santa Barbara that it's sometimes difficult to choose the very best ones. But with the Insider's Guide, we bring you the 5 best.

Surf & Turf

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's perfect position between mountains and sea makes it an unbeatable city for surf & turf combos of mountain hiking and beach playing.

Matt Organista

Santa Barbara

Matt Organista, a 25-year-old Carpinteria-native is leading the three-sport triathlon charge locally this year after picking up another victory at the