3 Safety Tips for Hiking with Your Family
Hiking with your family is an excellent way to make memories and teach your children outdoor skills. Spending time…
An Unexpected Day Trip to Mizen Head on the Wild Atlantic Way
Mizen Head, on the Wild Atlantic Way in southwest Ireland, shouldn’t be a place where one ends up accidentally,…
Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim
Enjoy Historic Accommodations, Scenic Views, Excellent Hiking Trails at the Grand Canyon’s Less-Traveled North Rim Grand Canyon National Park,…
New England’s Crown Jewel: Acadia National Park Near Bar Harbor, Maine
With the warmer weather and states opening up after long months of social distancing, I wanted to share with…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide
Since moving to western North Carolina last year, I live just a short drive from the park. Visiting in…
Llama Trekking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
What’s the one thing that could make a beautiful, scenic hike EVEN better? If you answered “a llama,” you,…
10 Essential Items For A Backpacking Travel Adventure
Backpacking is an exciting and challenging experience that will leave you with some incredible memories for the rest of…
Hiking At Elevation? Tips For Preventing Altitude Sickness
I have been there a time to two: miserably hunched over my trekking poles, desperately sucking in seemingly non-existent…
Weekend Backpacking Checklist: All the Essentials You Need for a 3-Day Trip
Gear Essentials for a 3-Day Backpacking Trip Whether it’s your first time heading out on a weekend backpacking trip…
Hiking Survival Tips 101 ~ How To Save Your Life With A Sock
Did you know that a pair of hiking socks save your life? It can! You won’t look at your…
Bring Fido Along! Where To Find Dog Friendly Hiking Trails
Whenever I pull out any of my hiking gear, my dogs Murray and Munson both go nuts with excitement….
10 Safety Tips To Keep In Mind For A Solo Hike
There is nothing more satisfying than setting off on your own to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness. Solo…
8 Safety Tips For Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your dog can be a rewarding experience that creates a unique bond between humans and their 4-legged…
Fear Hiking Solo? Tips To Help Get You On The Trail
Have you ever wanted to get out on a hiking trail but found that none of your friends were…
Backpacking Gear List 101: Essential Gear Picks for Beginning Backpackers
Having the right gear for your first backpacking trip is essential to a comfortable and successful outing. Without proper…
5 Bucket List Himalayan Treks For The Mountain Adventurer
Are you considering your next mountain climbing adventure and wondering where to go? Look no further than the Himalaya…
Beginner Hikers Clothing Guide and Essential Clothing for Hiking
When I was beginning my hiking adventures, I truly had no clue what to buy. I tried out many…
The Long Road Home: Why You Need Trekking Poles
Mother Nature is amazing! You just might be surprised at what you can find by looking under the canopy of…
Dog-Friendly Hiking: Pink Beds Loop in Pisgah National Forest
The Pink Beds Loop is about as perfect as it gets if you’re looking to hike a relatively easy…
Climbing Carrauntoohil via Brother O’Shea’s Gully
Located just outside of Killarney, County Kerry, Carrauntoohil is the tallest of the Macgillycuddy Reeks range and Ireland’s highest…
Trekking Poles 101: Don’t Hit The Trail Without Them!
From the beginning of time, mankind has used some form of hand-held stabilization tool when traveling on foot over…
Grab A Leash And Hit The Trail! 6 Dog-Friendly Hikes in Georgia
I’ve always loved hiking and camping with my two dogs Murray and Munson. Their trail love is unmatched: if…
