I grew up just north of Lake Tahoe in the town of Truckee. From a young age, I began hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and otherwise exploring all that this area has to offer. Still, I find new gems seemingly every summer. If you’re visiting this spring, summer, or fall, here’s a quick list of some best …
In 1884, a boy named Theodore Solomons wrote in the Sierra Club Bulletin, “The idea of a crest-parallel trail through the High Sierra came to me one day while herding my uncle’s cattle in an immense, unfenced alfalfa field near Fresno.” He might’ve had some great tips for hiking the John Muir Trail! But his idea …
It was summertime and my roommate and I were about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Ten days in northern Scotland, 16 hours of flight time, five modes of transportation to our arrival point, and, finally, countless hours to explore the best day hikes in Scotland. The trip took us through some of …
I’ve never been one to use vacation time to sip Mai-tais and work on my tan. I prefer to use that time to explore new places and push my physical limits. If you’re like me and you feel like your vacation time is best spent pushing yourself to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check out these …
There’s never a bad time to look into new hiking trails. If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Canyon this summer or fall, here are three hiking trails in the Grand Canyon you should explore! Hiking Trail #1 South Kaibab Trail – South Rim This is a well-maintained dirt trail that starts just south …
The Pacific Crest Trail extends north from the border of Mexico and the United States to the border of the United States and Canada. The trail covers 2,650 miles in all and sees thousands of hikers along various sections every summer. But how did America’s preeminent hiking highway come to be? Let’s examine the history …
Northern California holds a special place in my heart. I grew up hiking around Lake Tahoe and I’ve spent a lot of time in the mountains up here. So I’ve taken some time here to detail three Northern California backpacking trips you can’t miss! Need Backpacking Advice? Don’t Hesitate to Reach Out! First, a quick …