With over 734 miles of scenic hiking trails, Glacier National Park has a wealth of hiking to explore. There’s a trail for every experience level and age group from a family-friendly boardwalk hike around the massive old-growth cedars near Lake McDonald to challenging mountain passes that offer rewarding views of the pristine landscape below. Pack…
Preparing for a hike can take some effort, from picking a trailhead that is the appropriate difficulty, to deciding how to dress and how to pack, to figuring out key safety information before your hike. Luckily, there is a wide variety of hiking apps out there that aim to make every part of the hiking…
Many people visit Austin for the food and music scene. After all, the city is home to Franklin’s Barbeque, South by Southwest (SXSW), and putting a positive spin on being “weird”. Nightlife is one of Austin’s biggest draws for visitors. The nightlife scene in Austin includes a thriving gay scene and is one of the…
How one overconfident, underprepared girl climbed two-thirds of a mountain, cried a lot, and left defeated. Learn from my mistakes!
Growing up in California, it’s easy to take how beautiful the state is for granted. But the longer I’ve been living away from home (11 years now, more than a third of my life), the more I’ve come to appreciate just how beautiful and diverse the state is. With a land mass just about the…
The city of Vancouver is located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia in Canada. The city’s mild climate and location surrounded by ocean, mountains, rivers, and lakes make the area a popular destination for outdoor activities with fantastic hiking trails near Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is in close proximity to the North Shore Mountain…
Note: This is a guest post by Stacey Wittig So many hike-worthy trails exist in the national parks and national forests between Santa Fe and Albuquerque that it’s difficult to choose. When you find yourself in such a situation, it’s always smart to tap the locals’ knowledge for their faves. Not only are the following…
Salt Lake City is the capital of the state of Utah, located in the western half of the United States. The city was built upon an ancient lake bed in a desert ecosystem and sits at just over 4,000 feet in elevation. The city experiences the extremes of the seasons: stifling heat in the summer…
If you are considering where to tackle some of best outdoor adventures in the Mountain West, Idaho shouldn’t be counted out. The Gem State is a hotbed of easily accessible, rewarding, year-round hiking. Check out some of these top options for Idaho hikes! Best Idaho Hikes Pioneer Cabin Trail (Ketchum) Pioneer Cabin Trail is a…
