Category: Hiking

8 Lesser Known Health Benefits of the Backcountry

September 8, 2015

Besides being totally awesome, adventurous, and down-right fun, hiking in the backcountry is actually very healthy and has actually been proven to make you live longer. Hiking will not only make you…
6 of the Prettiest Lakes in the US…and How to Get There

September 3, 2015

After a long hike in the great outdoors, it’s nice to be rewarded with a little something special. A reward for completing a hike means different things to each backpacker, but typically,…
Hiking Boots for Every Type of Backpacker

September 1, 2015

Every backpacker needs a good pair of hiking boots just as much as a good backpack. However, finding boots that are comfortable, affordable, and appropriate for your feet as well as the…
How to Prepare for a Thru-Hike

August 29, 2015

Thru-hikes aren’t for beginners. These typically longer hikes need preparation both physically and mentally. Before jumping on the trail head, it’s important to start training yourself. Here’s how to start. Get in…
7 Romantic Backcountry Destinations

August 27, 2015

Backpacking and ‘romantic getaway’ don’t always go hand in hand. Usually, the exhausting hikes, dirty clothes, and the inability to take a shower or clean off can sometimes take away from the…
Hiking with Teens – The Pacific Northwest

August 25, 2015

While many people head to the backcountry regions of the US with a friend or a significant other, over the last few decades there have been more and more teenagers who try…
Hike the Lewis and Clark Trail in These 5 ‘Expedition’ Stretches

August 18, 2015

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first of its kind to explore the Western Frontier of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark began their journey 1804 near…
How to Improvise a Splint

August 17, 2015

Knowing how to improvise a splint can be an incredibly useful backcountry skill to know when hiking on your own or with a group. Accidents happen just as much, if not more,…
7 Hikes for the Whole Family

August 11, 2015

Backpacking can be a lot of work in and of itself – even more so when children come along. It’s not always an activity designed for families, however, nowadays getting to the…
The 7 Best Backpacking Spots to Bring Dogs

August 10, 2015

Backpacking with dogs, as long as your pup is prepared, can be one of the great joys of dog ownership. Your dog is, after all, another member of the family. However, time…