Backpacking

Mount Rainier National Park: Majestic Views and Ancient Glaciers

Introduction Mount Rainier National Park is a U.S. national park located in the state of [...]

The Most Famous Hikers and Their Legacies

Many people believe that hiking, especially thru-hiking is meant for ultra-athletes and people who are [...]

Shenandoah National Park: A Hiker’s Paradise

With dense forests, rolling hills, and cascading waterfalls, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is one [...]

Hiking in the ‘Old Continent’: 20 of The Best Hikes in Europe

With Alpine peaks, rocky coastline, fairytale forests, and dazzling rivers and lakes, Europe’s diverse landscapes [...]

Sequoia National Park: Territory of the Giants

Escaping the crowds of Silicon Valley’s celebrities and tech-enthusiasts for Sequoia National Park, four-hour drive [...]

Capitol Reef National Park: A Crowd-Free Desert Wonderland

Deep within Utah’s remote wilderness lies Capitol Reef National Park, a desert wonderland filled with [...]

Saguaro National Park: A Guide to “The Sentinels of the Desert”

Home to a rare, diverse and specialized desert ecosystem, Saguaro National Park, to the east [...]

Tips for Backpacking and Hiking in the Rain

All hikers and backpackers will likely experience hiking in the rain at some point. With [...]

Hiking vs Trekking: What’s the Difference?

Many people use the terms hiking and trekking interchangeably. But do they really mean the [...]