Basic Trail information Length This is an out and back trail of a total 8-miles in length. There is no option to extend this trail or to create a loop for your return trek. But it’s a beautiful trail with several waterfalls and one spectacular display at the end of the 4-miles out. Difficulty The Ramsey Cascades trail is considered …
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it’s lethal.” – Paul Coelho Flores 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 143km2. This lush destination is home to some of the best hiking you will find on any island, …
Andrews Bald Trail is an easy trek to get you started when visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It can be batched in with Clingmans Dome on the same day and has great views when you reach the trails terminus. Make sure to pick your time, as parking can be a bit of a challenge in this popular area. Hike …
Hiking the Presidential Traverse Trail, in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is a bucket list item for many hikers. It was my first solo multi-day hiking trip and one of the hardest trails I have ever done. For whatever reason I had a really hard time writing this post. I struggled mightily on this trail and quite honestly, I was a …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of just over 522,000 acres of pure wilderness. It’s rugged, it’s remote, and it’s beautiful. This guide will help you plan your trip to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and give you a few day hikes to get you started. Directions and Entrances I found this park one …
Huddled alongside Olympic National Park is the Olympic National Forest, arguably just as beautiful as the national park. Skip the permits, the crowds and the advanced bookings and head to the national forest, where you can find hiking for everyone, including your four-legged friends. Getting to Marmot Pass Marmot Pass, like many of the hiking trails in Washington, can be …
I’m from a very small Canadian town in Nova Scotia called Digby. Known for its scallops (which are amazing by the way) and the highest tides in the world. What it hasn’t been known for is its hiking trails. But that seems to be changing as the town of Digby has recently developed some incredibly scenic trails for all abilities, …
Pico Island, the youngest island of the nine Azorean Islands is one of the most unique places on earth. With evidence of recent volcanic activity and a thriving Azorean culture, this island is a must visit on any trip to the Azores. These are my top 5 things to do while visiting Pico (aside from eating amazing food). For the …
*This post contains affiliate links, by clicking the link and making a purchase you help support this blog! Of all the nine Azorean islands, Sao Jorge has the best hiking. This toblerone shaped island has thick forest with tiny towns dotted in between. It is my definition of paradise. If you are looking to explore this island on foot, these …
Mount Pico is the highest point 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. The other is for the unmistakably beautiful views and physical challenge. This guide will help you plan and successfully summit Mount Pico, regardless if you do it …