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A Love Letter to the Black Snakes of the Appalachian Trail
Dear black snake: I apologize for the many colorful and totally inappropriate words I said when I first saw you.
Gear Review: Vapur Element Water Bottle
A few weeks ago I was at my local REI looking for a new water bottle. Instead of purchasing a Nalgene like I was planning to, I walked away with
11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe
Have you ever wanted to backpack through Europe and actually, you know, go backpacking?
A Photographic Journey of the Colorado Trail
I hiked the Colorado Trail from August 2 to September 7, 2016. Here are some highlight photos from that trip.
7 More Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
Last year, I wrote an article about seven incredibly influential women who hiked the Appalachian Trail. The list was hardly all-inclusive.
How You Can Help Protect the Appalachian Trail
Ten things you can do to help keep the Appalachian Trail experience a positive experience.
The History of Shenandoah National Park
During the 1920s, the National Park Service was on a campaign to create parks near the population hubs on the east coast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was one such place; Shenandoah National Park quickly followed.
The History of the AMC Huts
Whether you love ‘em, hate ‘em, or hold no particularly strong opinion either direction, let’s dive into the history of the AMC huts.
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
Let's give some recognition to the women - both historic and modern - who turned their backs to the naysayers, put on their best hiking shoes, and climbed over 2,000 miles of mountains.
The History of Mount Washington
How did a mountain with the worst weather in the world come to be such a tourist destination? Why did this happen? To answer your questions, and more, let’s dive into the history of Mt. Washington.