There's a mountain of evidence that hiking is beneficial to our health. It is a great way to raise your heart rate and get your body moving. On the physical level, there are numerous...
Category: Hiking Tips
The days of strapping on a heavy pair of hiking boots are over! Make way for the hiking sandal! I’ll tell you, the first time I put on a hiking sandal I was skeptical, but now hiking sandals are...
It’s no surprise that the lighter your backpack is, the easier it will be for you while out on the trail. What may surprise you though is who should be carrying the bulk of the load. According...
Can I Bring Hiking Poles on a Plane? (Yes! Kind of. We’ll Explain)
When it comes to air travel, questions always seem to come up about what you can and cannot bring through security checkpoints. This is especially true with hiking gear. Not all of it is considered...
As soon as we grab our dogs' leashes, they're jumping at the door just waiting to get out! If given the chance, they'd hike for miles. Dogs love to get outside and hit the trail, it’s in their DNA....
One of the best things about hiking is the chance to encounter wild animals. It is thrilling to see a fox or other critter while on the trail. But what happens if you run into something a little more...