We often leave biodegradable food scraps lying next to the trail after a break from a hike. Here's why you shouldn't!
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Resources for Finding Beginner Hiking Trails
Need help finding a hiking trail suitable to your skill level? Check out these resources for beginner hiking trails near you!
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
Hiking is a fun and rewarding hobby, but there are some things to know before you get started on your first hike! Check out my beginner hiking guide!
Best National Parks in the USA to Visit in 2022
Visiting national parks has become a popular vacation activity, but that popularity has led to overcrowding. Here are the best national parks in the USA to visit in 2022.
Why Sustainable Travel is so Important in 2022
Sustainable travel is more important in 2022 than it has ever been. With national parks experiencing record crowds, sustainable travel practices can help preserve and protect the natural beauty of America's best idea.
5 Best Places to Travel to Experience the Great Outdoors
Check out this list of the best places to travel in the US to experience the great outdoors. From the wilds of Wyoming to the salty Florida Keys, there is no end to the natural beauty that abounds in the great outdoors.
Fall Foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains to see the fall foliage? You're likely not alone. This guide to the fall foliage season in the Blue Ridge Mountains will help ensure your trip is one for the books!
Wild Ponies and Mountain Vistas: 2 Nights in Grayson Highlands State Park
I spend two nights in Grayson Highlands State Park, roaming the park with wild ponies and summitting the highest point in Virginia. This beautiful state park in southwest Virginia is definitely worth the visit!
Best Secret Swimming Holes in WNC
Check out these three undiscovered swimming holes in WNC to beat the crowds AND the heat.
Hiking Yosemite National Park: Trekking the Eastern Rim to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point
I spend the day hiking through 5 miles of beautiful ponderosa and white pine forest along the Valley Rim in Yosemite National Park. Stopping at Taft Point and Sentinel Dome, this day spent hiking the beautiful Sierra Nevada was one to be remembered.
Parker Outside 