A Desert Rat in the Rainforest
In September, I was preparing for a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State, known for its rainforests and ...
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Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path
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Holkham Woods For those looking for easy hiking with beautiful views in England, the North Norfolk Coastal Path has ...
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Great Hikes in the United Kingdom
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Thinking about taking a trip to the United Kingdom? Make sure to save some time for a good walk. Although relatively...
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Wander The Maze of Canyonlands
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We were ready for our 7 day backpacking trip into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. With 5 National Pa...
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Glen Hikes Buckskin Gulch
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Missed the introductory post about preparing? Check out - First timers prepare for a backpacking trip to Buckskin Gu...
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First Timers Prepare for Buckskin Gulch
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It started innocently enough. My wife Francie and I were driving to her office Christmas party, and stopped to pick ...
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Hiking the Trans Adirondack Route
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First snowfall at Flowed Lands Long-distance hikers are seeking tierra nueva: something beyond the Pacific Crest Tra...
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3 Thru-hikes You Don't Have to Quit Your Job For
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In my twenties and thirties, I was single and unencumbered. My life consisted of working, saving money, and taking a ...
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Adventure Traveling and Hiking on Kauai
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We had been planning a trip to Kauai and wanted it to be a little different than a typical tropical vacation. We want...
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Tips for Backpacking Buckskin Gulch
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Getting ready to leave for our trip into Buckskin Gulch. We had about 90 seconds notice before the heavens opened up....
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Hiking Mountains and with Wildlife in Glacier
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View from Swiftcurrent Peak Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Grizzly Bears, Oh My! Here's the thing about Glacier: pi...
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Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, Smokin' Bear Heads for the AT
It's official, our family just completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail this past September. To say this journ...
