Hiking Articles

Image source After being cooped up inside for weeks during the pandemic quarantine, you’re likely eager to get out and reconnect with nature. Of course, boredom and isolation might’ve also added a few extra pounds that need to be walked off, too. A hiking trip can offer you everything you need ...

No matter how much your kids may complain when they hear about camping, you all know that you're going to enjoy it the second you get there. Camping gives you the chance to decompress and leave your other worries behind. Even if camping with kids doesn’t necessarily eliminate all worries and ...

When hiking or climbing, you might need to scramble over rocks to get your destination. A hangboard is a perfect way to train for this. It will allow you to improve grip strength in your fingers. This is essential when climbing, allowing you to maintain a tight hold, even on slim edges. For this ...

Hiking is a long, often vigorous walk, usually on trails in a natural environment and mountains. A lot of outdoor enthusiasts are passionate about hiking and plan short hikes during weekends. If you are a beginner, you may want to start with day hikes where you return to the starting point by the ...

Sandals are perfect for hiking in hot weather because they are breathable and light in weight. When you know that you will hike on paved roads in town and in the state parks, tuck a pair of sandals in your backpack. But first, here are ten tips for how to choose the best sandals for hiking: The ...

If you’re an avid hiker or an outdoor lover, thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail might be on your bucket list. The trail spans 2,200 miles through the Appalachian Mountain range in the eastern United States. It cuts through 14 states and through numerous forests, national parks, and recreational ...

Hiking is not for the faint-hearted, and just as well because those secluded corners of the world are intended to be enjoyed by those worthy of reaching them. But it’s not just passion and drive that gets you to these places, although that helps. It’s your survival essentials that you bring on your ...

Camping in the back country doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. The first time I went backpacking I barely slept. Between the critters running around, the coyotes howling and the eerie silence, it was a totally new experience for me. To top it all off, I was SUPER uncomfortable. I had just bought ...

If you are ready to conquer the great outdoors you may want to prepare a bit before you go.  The best thing about overnight hiking is that you can spend as much as you want and still have a great time.  There are a few essentials that you will need along the way.  Everything other than that is up ...

Every hiker has the idea of traveling alone at least once or twice in their hiking career. It can be such an appealing thought and very tempting because it’s just you and nature. Having alone time can be good; you have that much-needed time to refresh and actually, you get a sense of what you’re ...

Seasoned hikers know the importance of having the right equipment unfortunately most newcomers struggle to get an idea of what they need. It can be difficult because different hiking trails require different equipment and many newbie’s don’t understand the need for so much equipment. However, ...

Walking through the woods and rocky mountainsides get more exciting the more you climb. However, are your feet as excited about the journey as you are? This depends on the type of footwear you chose to put on. Feet take most of the beating when walking, and take even more when hiking. ...