If you’ve never gone hiking near Coeur d’Alene before, you’re in for a real treat. Located in the northern part of the Idaho Panhandle, around thirty minutes away from Washington and two hours from the border with Canada. Coeur d’Alene is a neat little tourist town consisting of a classy downtown area, a nice resort, …
Perhaps one of the most popular hikes in the greater Colorado Springs region, the Manitou Incline is a heart-pounding trail at the base of Pikes Peak that is sure to be a challenge. Rising nearly 2000 feet over just under one mile of terrain the Manitou Incline is no walk in the park. But what …
If your four-legged best friend loves going for walks and you’re planning on upping your pooch’s activity level with hiking, then rest assured your dog will love the event. Most breeds of dogs love taking hikes in the great outdoors just about as much as they enjoy a beautiful, tasty piece of steak. However, if …
Back in the day, the good ol’ map and compass were the standard of navigation in the backcountry. While guidebooks and beta from friends were helpful in planning a trip, most people used to rely almost solely on a topographic map to get them from point A to point B – until now, that …
Whether you are looking for the best hikes with a waterfall or just any hiking trail that is simply worth exploring, look no further than Portland to satisfy your thirst for adventure. Known for its amiable summers and cool, rainy winters, Portland is a great place for anyone who wants to spend some quality time …
The absolute best National Park day hikes are almost all found within the western United States. If you want jaw dropping views and absolutely stunning natural formations, the National Parks are the place to be. Enjoy browsing the list below, and let us know if we’ve missed anything else that is a must see. Enjoy! …
As a solo female traveler, I frequently find myself hiking alone. People often ask me how I do it, am I ever scared, what if something happens, don’t you get lonely? All very similar questions I get about simply travelling alone. The trend of solo travel is on a dramatic increase, and so is solo …
If you are looking for a 14er to climb in Colorado, Longs Peak is most likely near the top of your list. With the top question in your mind being – How difficult is the Longs Peak climb? To quickly answer – The risk factors that make Longs Peak hard to climb are often incorrectly …
The true story of one woman’s first high-endurance self-supported adventure through one of the greatest wonders of America. The first time I ever saw the magnificent Grand Canyon I was already 4 miles down into it. Moments before sunrise, in that twilight between sleep and awake, I found myself at Indian Garden Campground, the first …
Having lived in Leadville, I know the secrets of this place. It is much more than a drive-through town, and if you decide to stop you will discover that there are many hiking adventures to be had. Here are a few of my favorites: These first three are BIG, EPIC hikes with a summit on …