Author: hanalarock

9 Books to Get You in the Mood to Go Backpacking

August 31, 2015

Sometimes we need a bit of encouragement to motivate us to do something different. If you’ve ever thought about packing your bag and heading out into the backcountry, but you need something…
President Obama Is Giving Mt. McKinley Its Name Back – What It All Means

August 31, 2015

This past Sunday, it has been decided that Mt. McKinley, named after the 25th president of the United States, will be getting its Alaskan name back; Denali. The decision was made by…
8 Gadgets For Backpackers That You Didn’t Know You Needed

August 28, 2015

Because one of the main reasons to pack a bag and head into the wilderness is to get away from civilization, the last thing backpackers are usually thinking about is what technology…
7 Romantic Backcountry Destinations

August 27, 2015

Backpacking and ‘romantic getaway’ don’t always go hand in hand. Usually, the exhausting hikes, dirty clothes, and the inability to take a shower or clean off can sometimes take away from the…
Hiking with Teens – The Pacific Northwest

August 25, 2015

While many people head to the backcountry regions of the US with a friend or a significant other, over the last few decades there have been more and more teenagers who try…
5 Highlights of the John Muir Trail

August 21, 2015

John Muir was one of this country’s early lovers of the natural world. During the 1800’s, he worked to preserve the spaces that became some of the largest national parks in the…
A Guide to Hiking the Former Transcontinental Railroad

August 19, 2015

After the discovery of the Western Frontier, the US worked to create what was called ‘The First Transcontinental Railroad”. This railroad was constructed in the 1860’s, and was built west of the…
Hike the Lewis and Clark Trail in These 5 ‘Expedition’ Stretches

August 18, 2015

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first of its kind to explore the Western Frontier of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark began their journey 1804 near…
The 7 Best Backpacking Spots to Bring Dogs

August 10, 2015

Backpacking with dogs, as long as your pup is prepared, can be one of the great joys of dog ownership. Your dog is, after all, another member of the family. However, time…
6 of The Most Terrifying Trails in America

August 6, 2015

Kalalau Trail, Hawaii Why it’s Terrifying There are many risks involved in hiking Kalalau Trail. Three stream crossings here are known to rise unexpectedly and rapidly. There are also very narrow and…