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...
Category: Backpacking/Hiking
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...
When you come home from a long day of backpacking, it usually feels much more tiring than a game of basketball or a few laps around the pool. But while basketball and swimming are considered to be...
When I was asked to write about “13 best hikes in Southern California,” I had a problem - how do I choose just 13? With an abundance of routes, an extensive range of diverse landscapes, and hikes...