Tag: Hiking Tips and Tricks
Braving the Cold: The Case for Winter Hiking
You’ve done it. You’ve clicked on an article about being outside, hiking, in the winter – and you’re still here! Congrats! This isn’t so bad, is it? Here in Minnesota, we have a true divide between those who crave the magic of winter and those who despise it with every inch of their being. But,…
Hiking with Kids in the Dolomites: How to Pack for the Alta
Experience the Magic of the Mountains Without Having to Rough It — Here’s everything you need to know about hiking with kids in this European Mountain Range: The Dolomites, and how to pack for the Alta. Off the Beaten Path: Stillness From a Hike You’ve been dreaming of traveling to Europe with your family and…
California’s Backyard: Eastern Sierras & Death Valley
The Eastern Sierras is an area east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From the west side, approaching the mountains is very gradual. However, from the east side, it is very steep. The mountains appear to be sheer cliffs from the valley floor. This is one of the reasons why many people visit through the…
5 Amazing Hikes Along Sleeping Bear Dunes
Located only 30 minutes outside of Traverse City, Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 35 mile stretch along the Lake Michigan coast line. It is truly a can’t-miss natural wonder when visiting Northern Michigan offering a range of landscapes including forests, beaches, and of course the star of the show – towering sand dune formations.…
Pack it ‘Out’ Pack it In, Let me Begin (Hiking 101)
Please forgive my House of Pain reference. If you’re too young to get it, look it up. 🙂 In the grand scheme of things I haven’t been hiking for that long. I only started doing ‘real’ hikes when I went to college. I have always enjoyed the outdoors and outdoor activities but were I grew…