Vermont packs more good foliage hiking into a small area than anywhere else in the country. You can climb a 4,000-foot alpine ridge in the morning and walk up a 968-foot roadside summit for sunset, and both will be at peak on the same day in early October. The catch is that peak moves fast…
Have you ever wondered what is scrambling in hiking? In this post, I’ll be covering everything you need to know to get you started as a beginner scrambler! Scrambling is often mistaken for steep walking, though it is more like rock climbing without experience or technical equipment. Depending on the difficulty of a climb, it…
Whether you’re considering a short day hike or a longer trekking expedition, you may want to know what to eat before a hike. In this guide, we cover 3 top energy sources! Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the stunning outdoors. Whether you are planning to hike the trails in…
Are you going on a romantic hike? You may be wondering what to wear on a hiking date! In this post, we provide 13 top tips to ensure you make the most of your hike date! Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or not, hiking dates can be loads of fun and a truly unforgettable…
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between hiking and trekking? In this guide, we answer the question of what is trekking, as well as what and who it’s good for! We love the great outdoors. I know that some people will quibble that statement saying that they prefer cities or there is nothing…
If you’re embarking on a 5-mile hike, you may have been wondering how long does it take to hike 5 miles? In this guide, we answer just that! It’s no secret that the US has an endless supply of exceptional hiking trails and terrains. From the gorgeous hikes in Upstate NY, to the incredible East…
Sedona sits in a bowl of red Permian sandstone about 30 miles south of Flagstaff, and almost every trail here climbs, skirts or tunnels through it. That is the appeal. You do not need a full day or serious mileage to end up somewhere genuinely spectacular, because on most of these trails the payoff arrives…
Colorado Springs sits at 6,035 feet, with Pikes Peak rising to 14,115 feet just west of downtown. That vertical range is the whole reason the trail network here is so good. You can walk a paved creek path before breakfast and be standing on an 8,020-foot summit by lunch, without driving more than 45 minutes…
Most people picture Manhattan when they hear New York. The state itself is another thing entirely: six million acres of protected Adirondack forest, a Catskills escarpment that launched American landscape painting, Finger Lakes gorges cut deep enough that the trail runs behind the waterfalls, and a 600-foot canyon out west that genuinely earns the Grand…
Whether you are looking for the best caption for your next Instagram post or some inspiration before a big hike, have a look at these top hiking quotes ahead of your next trail adventure! We absolutely love a good hiking trip. There’s something just so special and adventurous when escaping the hustle and bustle of…