Have you ever wanted to see gorilla’s in their natural habitat? To be completely immersed in the lives of a gorilla family? Is Gorilla trekking on your bucket list? It was on mine and even though it has a bit of a steep price tag it is completely worth it. Not only is this a unique experience it has led …
Monthly Archives: June 2024
The West Tiger 3 Mountain trail is a great and challenging day hike in what are lovingly called the Issaquah Alps. This is one of the 60 hikes within 60 miles of the city of Seattle, written by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens. I have taken it upon myself to hike all of them and see which would land out …
*This is a collaborative post America is home to an astonishing variety of landscapes, made up of both natural masterpieces and artificial monuments. Venturing across the United States, you’ll discover everything from majestic mountains to sun-drenched deserts, unspoiled valleys and dense forests. Among this country’s most gorgeous features are its lakes, each a unique testament to the power of nature …
São Miguel island is the largest island of the 9 that make up the Azores Islands and one of the best places to visit for hiking, great food and stunning views. With direct flights available from Europe and the United States, it has never been easier to get to the Azores. Start your adventures from the capital of Ponta Delgada …
The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a bucket list destination for a lot of people, particularly east coasters. With hikes along the Presidential Range and Franconia Ridge, the hiking here is some of the most beautiful and rugged in the east. It’s a hard go, don’t get me wrong, but if it’s on your list to hike all of …
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean sits 9 incredible Portuguese islands, the Azores. With steep cliffs and lush vegetation, they are like a tropical paradise that no one knows about. A place for nature lovers and a great place to go hiking. Of all nine of the Azores islands, São Jorge island has some of the best hikes and …
There are lots of options out there for different sleep systems and styles of sleeping in the wilderness, but is one better than the other? Previously, I discussed backcountry camping vs car camping, but this post is going to focus on hammocks vs tents. What it comes down to in the end is personal preference and the environment in which you …