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About Charles Watkins

Charles Watkins is owner, editor, writer, photographer, and journalist for Basin & Range Magazine. In addition to Basin & Range Magazine, Charles was also the founding editor for Topline Magazine, which he launched in 2012 and guided for 3 years as a leading source for outdoor sports and lifestyle news. He also contributed written and photographic freelance works to There and Back magazine. His career also includes 9 trips to the continent of Antarctica working for the US Antarctic Program where he contributed his IT experience towards the cause of scientific discovery. Charles earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the Metropolitan University of Denver and is originally from ABQ, New Mexico. He now lives in the Denver, Colorado area.
Latest Posts | By Charles Watkins

The State of Craft Spirits in Colorado 2023

Colorado, the nation’s 2nd largest craft beer market is making a big splash in craft spirits. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate a complex and young industry.
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Best New Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2022 SnowShow
2 years ago

Best New Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2022 SnowShow

Highlights and Trends from the Outdoor Retailer 2022 SnowShow

Whether its from of the first wave of lock downs, labor shortages, supply chain woes, or just weird new purchasing habits; …
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Airstream’s eStream and The Future of Travel-Trailers
2 years ago

Airstream’s eStream and The Future of Travel-Trailers

In 2020, Airstream set out to visualize what the future of RV travel could look like. The eStream is what that future of might look like
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Understanding Public Lands and Why They Matter: Part 3
2 years ago

Understanding Public Lands and Why They Matter: Part 3

The Conservation Era and its’ Public Lands Advocates: Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir

In Part One of our story on Understanding Public Lands in the United States and why they matter, …
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Overland Camping in Utah’s San Rafael Swell, Pt. 1
2 years ago

Overland Camping in Utah’s San Rafael Swell, Pt. 1

While every state has their own natural challenges, wheeling in Utah means prepping yourself (and your rig) for extraordinary conditions, like: technical terrain, empty isolation, difficult rescue options, and conditions …
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Overlanding Utah’s San Rafael Swell, Pt. 2
2 years ago

Overlanding Utah’s San Rafael Swell, Pt. 2

An Experience in Overland Camping the San Rafael Swell, Utah. Part 2 of 2.
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Why Basin & Range is Getting Back to Work in 2022
2 years ago

Why Basin & Range is Getting Back to Work in 2022

A Letter from the Editor on Why Basin & Range Magazine is getting back to work in 2022.
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How and Where to Stay up to Date on COVID-19 Impacts to Tourism Across the West
4 years ago

How and Where to Stay up to Date on COVID-19 Impacts to Tourism Across the West

Across the 13 western US States, the COVID-19 virus is having a recognizable impact on everything from daily life for local residents, health care, travel, tourism, and everything in between. …
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