Hiking is one of my favorite ways to get some fresh air and explore a new area! However, it isn't always an easy hobby and there are some risks that every hiker has to prepare for. Some dangers are...
Category: Backpacking/Hiking
Exposure is the biggest threat to all backpacking trips. Wind, rain, and snow can quickly sap your body heat, leaving you shivering throughout the whole trip. Losing body heat on a backpacking trip...
When you’re getting ready for a nice hike, it might be tempting to just grab the first pair of outdoorsy shoes you see. However, the shoes that you wear on the trail really make a difference, and...
It’s easy to take it for granted that the path will be clear and the footing will be steady when you’re on a nature trail. There are trails for hiking, biking, and backpacking all over the...
CATALOOCHEE VALLEY, GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK One of the most popular and visited national parks, Great Smoky Mountains, boasts 522,427 acres and is divided evenly between Tennessee and...
When you’re talking about an outdoor adventure in a forest or mountain, you might use the words hiking and trekking interchangeably. But after taking both hikes and treks, I can assure you that...