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Visions of Maine: 14 Incredible Photographs from the Appalachian Trail
“The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try...
Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: A Challenging and Exquisite 40+ Mile Day in the Grand Canyon
At-A-Glance Length: 42-48 miles, depending on which trailheads you choose to start and finish your hike Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Northern Arizona Trail Type: Out-and-Back, unless you
Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District
With over 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah National Park offers some great opportunities for those who are ready to take a hike. The Appalachian Trail runs the length of the...
460 Miles on Foot Through Portugal
From the Algarve’s beautiful beaches, to the mountains of Centro, through the rural Alentejo and the trails of the In Alentejo, we discovered two beautiful Natural Reserves, the...
Beyond Walden: 10 Hidden Gems to Read on Trail
From Walden and A Walk in the Woods, certain books seem to come up over and over among the literary on trail. (My trail name is Librarian, so maybe I...
The Ups and Downs of Winter Hiking… I’m Not Talking Elevation
Winter hiking is very beautiful. Winter camping is cold AF. When I started my SOBO AT thru-hike in June of 2017 I did not foresee a January 2018 finish, but...
The Colorado Trail: Epic Big-Mountain Hiking at its Finest
Length: 485 miles Location: The trail runs from near Denver to Durango, Colorado Trail Type: Out and back or shuttle Scenery: Classic Rocky Mountains with significant mileage above tree
The Future of the Continental Divide Trail: Part II
This article is part two of a two part story on the Continental Divide Trail Coalition and their goals for the CDT. If you missed the first article, you can read...
The Future of the Continental Divide Trail: Part I
This article is the first half of a two-part story about the Continental Divide Trail Coalition and their efforts to protect and finish building the CDT. Part II Here: Although...
Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park’s South District
The hiking landscape of Shenandoah National Park (SNP) is dominated by the Appalachian Trail. Like a backbone extending down the Blue Ridge, the AT runs the length of the park...