Trip Guides
Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide
Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide
Published:
June 11, 2025
With easy access from Houston, this 95-mile trail is great for beginners or anyone who wants to knock out a thru hike over a week long vacation.
Idaho Centennial Trail Guide
Idaho Centennial Trail Guide
Published:
June 10, 2025
Snaking its way the length of Idaho, this 1000-mile trail offers a rugged choose-your-own-adventure experience. It’s a challenging but beautiful thru hike.
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Published:
May 21, 2025
Lots of oo’s and aw’s will be had on the four pass loop in the maroon bells-snowmass wilderness. It’s a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora all spring through fall.
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Published:
May 20, 2025
Stretching across eastern Alabama and western Georgia, this thru-hike is a favorite starter pack trail for both beginners and seasoned thru-hikers building their endurance, thanks to its extended hiking season, unique trail towns, and relatively gentle terrain.
Top 5 Favorite Hikes for Kids in Glacier National Park
Top 5 Favorite Hikes for Kids in Glacier National Park
Published:
April 28, 2025
Explore Glacier National Park’s stunning scenery with young adventurers using our guide to the best kid-friendly hikes, plus tips for safe, fun family outings in the park.
A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
Published:
March 27, 2025
The Beaten Path in Montana is a gorgeous weekend adventure that avoids the crowds of neighboring Yellowstone National Park. It’s a 2-3 day point-to-point hike.
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Published:
March 26, 2025
This challenging trail can be done in a weekend. If you live in or are visiting Alaska, we recommend training up and getting out to this wild place.
Backpacking Sleeping Bags vs. Quilts: Which One Is Right for You?
Backpacking Sleeping Bags vs. Quilts: Which One Is Right for You?
Published:
January 3, 2025
Your sleep system is one of the most important sets of gear you can bring on any backcountry adventure. We dive into the pros and cons of sleeping bags and quilts to help you figure out what’s best for you.
Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon
Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon
Published:
January 2, 2025
With hundreds of miles of hiking trails weaving through one of the most spectacular canyons in the world, it’s no wonder the Grand Canyon is among the most visited national parks in the country.
A Backpacking Guide to Utah’s Uinta Mountains
A Backpacking Guide to Utah’s Uinta Mountains
Published:
January 2, 2025
Lying approximately 100 miles east of Salt Lake City, the Uinta Mountain Range is home to the highest peaks in Utah and the only major range in the contiguous United States that orients east to west.
Top 10 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Top 10 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Last Updated:
September 24, 2024
With over 700 miles of trails winding through Glacier National Park, it can be hard to choose what areas you want to explore. The…
Half Dome Hiking Guide – Yosemite National Park
Half Dome Hiking Guide – Yosemite National Park
Last Updated:
August 15, 2024
Standing 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley, Half Dome is without a doubt a US National Park icon.
Lake O’Hara Hiking and Camping Guide
Lake O’Hara Hiking and Camping Guide
Published:
September 29, 2017
If we had to choose one location to illustrate the immense beauty of the Canadian Rockies, the Lake O’Hara backcountry would be the place. Eighty kilometers of well-maintained trails wind through this breathtaking alpine wilderness filled with turquoise lakes, stunning meadows, and expansive views.