Hiking in Southern Vermont: 13 Kid-Friendly Trails
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 …
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.
Three-Season Day Hiking Essentials: Gear and Clothing We Love
Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s …
Hiking the Skyline Trail on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Majestic vistas, incredible wildlife, and an easy hike that will take your breath away? The Skyline Trail in Cape Breton has all this and more. …
Camping in Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park
Where can a budget adventurer explore miles of secluded hiking trails, relax in the pools of world-famous hot springs, and then sleep under the canopy of …
Secluded National Forests Near Popular National Parks
I think we can all agree that the national parks in the United States are breathtakingly beautiful and chock-full of opportunities to get outdoors in …
Get Outside! The Best Things to do in Twin Falls, Idaho
Massive thundering waterfalls, deep river canyons, and beautifully walkable downtown — welcome to Twin Falls, Idaho, a small city located on the southern rim of the …
How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking and Camping
If you spend any time hiking east of the Mississippi River, chances are you’ve had encounters with ticks, and perhaps even Lyme disease, which is …
The Best Camping, Hiking, and Beaches at Indiana Dunes National Park
Where can you find 15 miles of secluded shoreline, 50 miles of hiking trails, and 15,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness — all within 50 miles …
Beautiful Family-Friendly Wildflower Hikes in the USA
Wildflower hikes might just be my favorite way to enjoy spring — they’re usually more like meanders and often include a picnic blanket, field guide, …
The Best Badlands National Park Camping and Hiking
Expansive prairies, rugged rock formations, neverending views, and abundant wildlife. Welcome to Badlands National Park, encompassing more than 244,000 acres of desolate beauty in South …