Our Best Tips for Skiing and Snowshoeing with Dogs
If you share your life with a dog, you probably already know that winter provides many unique opportunities and challenges for adventuring together. Most dogs, …
Hiking: Tips, Gear, and our Favorite Trails
Hiking is our favorite way to get outside. It requires very little gear and is suitable for regular folks without a lot of experience. No matter how technical, hiking is still just walking.
The following articles include overviews of our favorite gear and tips, as well as some of our favorite hiking trails in the United States and Canada.
Fun and Useful Gifts for Hikers Who Love Winter
Once you’ve been bitten by the hiking bug, it’s pretty much impossible to stop, even if you live in cold-weather climates where you can’t stop …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking During Hunting Season
Are you a November hiker, or do you relinquish the woods to deer hunters when rifle season comes around? As someone who didn’t grow up …
Hit the Trail in Massachusetts: March Cataract Falls
Looking for an easy waterfall hike in the Berkshires of Massachusetts? March Cataract Falls is a seasonal waterfall in the Mt. Greylock State Reservation in …
Hiking and Camping at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia
Looking for a unique park in the Appalachian Mountains where you can hike with wild ponies? Tucked away in the southwest corner of Virginia is …
The Best Camping Near Mount Rushmore: Horsethief Lake Campground
Planning a camping trip to the Black Hills that includes a visit to the famous Mount Rushmore monument in South Dakota? You’ve got lots of …
10 Outdoorsy Things to do in Twin Falls, Idaho
Massive thundering waterfalls. Deep river canyons. A historic and walkable downtown. Welcome to Twin Falls, Idaho, a small city located on the southern rim of …
Awesome Day Hiking in the Berkshires of Massachusetts
The Berkshires in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut are known for their small New England towns, world-class art and cultural offerings, and heart-pumping outdoor activities. …
Beautiful Family-Friendly Wildflower Hikes in the USA
The coming of spring is pretty well celebrated in our family, and I suspect in many households across the world. We’re ready to throw open …
Get Outside: The Best Hiking in Southern Vermont
Vermont is beautiful in all four seasons, and exploring the mountains and valleys on foot is one of our favorite pastimes. We’ve been trekking and …