Tag: hike
Walkabout – Australian aboriginal wilderness hike that serves as a rite of passage
Among all the different types of journey that people undertake there are also those of a spiritual nature. Some of the trips we do in…
A blade in the bush – axes, hatchets, tomahawks, and knives.
Pretty much everyone takes some sort of blade with them into the wilderness. It’s just common sense, there are so many reasons you might need…
Hiker’s guide to Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
Hidden in the countryside between Eugene and Portland lies Silver Falls State Park. This park is home to the Trail of Ten Falls Loop hike…
Olympic National Park – three ecosystems in one
Olympic National Park is located on Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. The park invites tourists to explore three different ecosystems: sub-alpine forest and…
Hygienic Hiking – Tips to Smelling Fresh and Staying Clean On Long Hikes
Let’s face it – we all long to be one with nature, hiking amongst snow topped mountains or lush green hills that call out to…
Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…
What to do if you get lost in the backcountry
As the snow begins to melt and summer draws closer every day, alpine hikes become more and more accessible. We all are feeling a little…
Ten Best Trails In North America
If you love to hike and want to unleash the adventurer within, you should really try out some of the trails listed here. I know…
Thousands of Americans to Hit the Trail this National Trails Day
Thousands of events will have hundreds of thousands of Americans outdoors and having fun on American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® this Saturday, June 3,…
How to prepare for your next backpacking trip
There is no better physical and mental exercise than taking a hiking trip in the outdoors. All at the same time, you train your body…