I remember one of my first winter hikes. I was in college and it was deep winter in Washington and my friends wanted to go to an ice cave. And I definitely did not have the highly specific winter hiking gear that I now have….
Want to hike through desert cliffs with sweeping ocean views, spot wild bison and tiny island foxes, and eat real food along the way – without carrying five days’ worth of supplies? The Trans-Catalina Trail might be the beginner-friendly backpacking trip you didn’t know you…
When I first started hiking, I didn’t own a single piece of real hiking gear. My trail shoes were old Nike gym shoes with zero traction. I was wearing cotton leggings, an oversized cotton sweatshirt, and the same school backpack I used in college. I…
Wowza. There’s been a big change in the America the Beautiful pass system announced by the US Department of the Interior in 2026. Some of these changes are good, some are… well, they’re definitely going to impact people’s vacations. I have purchased an America the…
If you’re trying to decide where you should stay on your trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, you’re not alone. All of the options either sound like camping or spending an arm and leg on an all-inclusive luxury stay – with not…
If you’re planning a trip to the Patagonia region, you probably have Torres del Paine – Chile’s crown jewel National Park – on your list. Torres del Paine is a nature lover’s dream. Towering peaks, turquoise glacier-fed lakes and rivers, and unique wildlife make it…
