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 …
Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean are the Azores Islands. These unique islands each off something different, but all have a pristine beauty that is mostly untouched by tourism. Flores Island is one of those destinations that most people have never heard of. It’s wonderfully off the grid, with a total population of 4,000 people on an area of 143 km2 …
Whether you are heading out on a day hike in Olympic National Park or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, knowing how to properly fuel your body is one of the biggest challenges. If this is your first time getting out for a couple of days of hiking, trying to figure out what is easy, calorie dense, and lightweight can be …
São Jorge island is one of the Azorean islands and what most call a “hiker’s paradise.” It is remote, it is wild, and it can be a bit challenging to navigate. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site as a biosphere reserve. This post is meant to help you plan your trip to this lush and beautiful island in …
The Seattle area is one of the most dog-friendly places I have ever been to, with tons of dog parks, an off-leash area, and plenty of other areas to explore. But if you and your four-legged friend are more into the trails and getting into nature, these top dog-friendly hikes will certainly make you and your furry friend happy. Great …
Mount Pico, located on Pico Island, is the highest peak in Portugal at 7,713-ft (2,351m) and the third tallest volcano in the Atlantic. Those stats alone are one of the main reasons people hike this formidable mountain and one of the reasons people flock to the Azores Islands. The other reasons for hiking it of course is for the unmistakably …
Olympic National Park is consistently ranked as one of the top national parks in the United States. It is also one of the quietest places on earth, with the least amount of air traffic and surrounding human made noise. Making it one of the best places to truly getaway and into nature. There’s a lot of things to consider when …
Mount Katahdin, translated to “Greatest Mountain,” was my first big climb and at the time the hardest hike I had ever done. It definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone, but was the beginning of my obsession with hiking and mountains. With 4,000 feet of elevation gain and a 5.2 mile walk one way its definitely a challenge and the …
The Ozette Triangle trail in Olympic National Park lies along the Olympic coast. It was highly recommended to me by several locals as a must hike for our first time on the Olympic Peninsula and let me tell you, they were right. This trek can be done in a day, as the total trail is only 9.4 miles of easy …