Need some stocking stuffer ideas for someone who loves hiking? I’m a frequent hiker so I know just what kinds of gifts hikers need and want. I put together this round up of small hiking items that are actually useful on the trail. Finish up your holiday shopping with these 15 stocking stuffers for hikers….
Looking for hiking books for women? Here’s a roundup of hiking books that are specifically written by and for women! This list includes a range of genres. You’ll find guide books to help women get on the trail, profiles of badass women, memoirs recounting women’s hikes, and more. Push your adventures to the next level…
Looking for hiking coffee table books? Here’s a roundup of beautiful coffee table books that are all about hiking! This list includes a range of books that cover trails in a specific region, across the United States, or around the world. Set your sights on trails as near or as far from home as you…
Looking for easy hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park? Whether you’re hiking with kids or just don’t want to push yourself at the park’s low-oxygen elevation, easy trails are the way to go for many people visiting the Rocky Mountains. But while there are plenty of epic, lengthy trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s…
Fire lookout hikes are some of the most fantastic trails in Washington. Since fire lookouts are intended to have far-reaching views by design, trails to these lookouts lead to particularly great vistas. As long as it’s a clear day, fire lookouts provide spectacular panoramas of Washington’s mountainous landscape. Ready to pick a trail? Here are…
Orcas Island offers the best hiking of all the San Juan Islands. This island is more mountainous than Lopez Island or San Juan Island. The trails on Orcas Island take hikers past lakes and waterfalls through fantastic forests to panoramic coastal views. But even though there are terrific hikes on Orcas Island, it can be…
Looking for waterfall hikes in Vermont? Searching for one of Vermont’s great waterfall hikes can be a difficult task. Resources like AllTrails list lots of very short waterfall trails that only take a few minutes to complete. The “waterfall” filter also includes any trails that pass seasonal or unnamed falls, which aren’t very useful results….
North Bend, WA is situated amid many fantastic hiking trails. The city is sandwiched between Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area and Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area. Olallie State Park and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area are nearby, too. When I lived in Seattle, North Bend was one of my go-to destinations for day…
There’s a lot to love about sunrise hikes. As exciting as hiking is at any time of day, there are several benefits to hiking at sunrise that make the experience extra special. The colorful sky provides an even more beautiful view to reward you for your efforts. You’ll likely encounter fewer crowds on the trail,…
Looking for easy hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire? It can be challenging to find information on easy hikes in this area since the White Mountains are most famous for being home to the tallest peaks in New England and New Hampshire’s challenging 4000 Footers. But luckily, there are plenty of easy hikes…
