Hiking the Presidential Traverse Trail, in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, on the east coast of the United States, 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 …
It doesn’t matter the situation or if it’s during the best time of year to visit, whether it’s pandemic related or just a love of being alone in nature. Let’s be honest, some of the best trails are also the quietest and usually not the popular hikes in the area. We all have reasons to want to get away from …
Shenandoah National Park is a thin stretch of wilderness hugging the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia run by the National Park Service. The main road through the park, Skyline Drive, runs close to the highest points. This means if you are hoping to do some serious climbing, this is not the park for you. It’s more for the relaxed trip. …
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 …
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, …
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 …