When people head to the Adirondacks, and particularly the High Peaks region, they are going for the peak bagging. To hike those coveted 46 highest peaks, 36 of which are solely in the High Peaks wilderness. As those high peaks have gotten busier and busier. Once upon a time, the Indian Pass Trail was where it was at. It was …
*This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase you are helping to support this blog The fall is my favorite time of year to go camping. In the Northeast, the forest shows off with spectacular fall colors. It’s the perfect opportunity to get out into nature and explore. But how? The answer is, …
* This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on the link and making a purchase you are helping to support this blog. When travel is not in the cards and you are feeling the itch one of the best ways to get inspired is through podcasts. Books are great but when you can hear first hand about another’s crazy journey …
When you think of National Parks there are a few that immediately come to everyone’s mind. Yellowstone, Sequoia and Arches. They are iconic and each have something special. Yellowstone has Ol’ Faithful, Sequoia has, well, Sequoia’s, huge ones and Arches has Delicate Arch. I know I’m marginalizing the parks and know that there is so much more to these parks …
Canyonlands National Park is made up of multiple sections and is just one of many reasons to visit Utah. It’s so large that it’s impossible to see it all in one day. If you only have one day or are looking for a place to start your journey, I recommend the Islands in the Sky district. This area of Canyonlands …
Capitol Reef National Park, known as the “Pass through Park” of the Mighty 5, was a huge surprise to me. And a good one. One first arrival it seems a bit haphazard, there is one side road to one area or you can stay on the main highway to see other parts. The set up just seems all wrong. But …
Bryce Canyon National Park is my favorite of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks. It blew me away with its jaw-dropping views, candy corn colored hoodoos and sweeping vistas. It’s truly unlike any other place on earth. Park History On June 8, 1923 Bryce Canyon National Monument was established to preserve the “unusual scenic beauty, scientific interest and importance.” On February …
Of Utah’s Mighty 5, Zion National Park is probably the most popular and consistently makes the lists of best national parks. So, if you are heading to this famous park make sure you are prepared before you go. Park History The area that is now known as Zion National Park was once hunting grounds for natives before fur trappers and …
Southern New Jersey is like a different world all together. The demarcation between north and south is stark and the Pine Barrens are shrouded in mystery. Its like stepping into a black and white horror film. And Batsto Village lies at the heart of it all. One of my favorite ways to experience the area is to visit the historic …
Mount Katahdin is not only the final ascent at the end of the Appalachian trail, it’s a formidable climb all on its own. It takes preparation for a successful summit and one of the most important pieces of a successful summit is what you pack. You can hike to the top and back in one day but you need to …