*This post contains affiliate links, so if you click through and make a purchase I make a small commission For many, the Lake of the Clouds Hut, in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is a bucket list item. There are 3 huts along the Presidential Range run by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). The Madison spring hut, next to Mt. Madison, …
The Heather Lake trail is a scenic little lake and a great day hike that is a one and a half hour drive outside of Seattle. One of the first stops along the Mountain Loop highway, it is one lake in a chain in this area. It is also a very popular hike. So, if this is on your hiking …
*This post contains affiliate links. That means that when you click on one of my links and make a purchase I receive a small commission. Heading to the Adirondack High Peaks region of New York State? Interested in peak bagging or just want to challenge yourself with New York’s highest peaks? Though the tallest mountain is Mount Marcy, getting to …
*This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click and link and make a purchase, I make a small commission. If you are like me, you like to bring your dog along on your adventures. Whether that’s running, hiking, or kayaking, dog owners don’t want to leave their favorite adventure partner behind. But running and hiking can be hard …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission South Dakota is home to two National Parks, Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park and the well known National Monument, Mount Rushmore. There are also several state parks, including Custer State Park, that are …
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 …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission 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 …
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 …