Hiking: Tips, Gear, and our Favorite Trails

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 …

We often talk about the essentials you need for hiking in different circumstances, but in reality, day hiking doesn’t require much gear. Sturdy footwear and …

The Black Hills in South Dakota is a fantastic spot for hiking, whether you are planning a weekend backpacking route or an easy day hike. …

There’s no shortage of fabulous opportunities for hiking in northern Vermont, and while many of them require a grueling uphill climb to reap the reward …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …