Author: hanalarock

Backcountry Animal Attacks That Happened Without a Selfie

July 30, 2015

Last week, a woman broke the internet, but thankfully no bones, after she attempted to take a selfie with a wild bison in Yellowstone National Park. Although this 43-year old woman from…
The Most Beautiful Trails in Hawaii

July 28, 2015

Although many people come to Hawaii for a luxurious vacation at top resorts and beaches, others come to do some serious backpacking. Hawaii, in addition to her resorts, is home to breathtaking…
A Backcountry Guide to Hiking Alaska

July 22, 2015

Hiking Alaska is sometimes forgotten and ignored for its cold climate, distance from the mainland and six months of pure darkness but it has perhaps some of the most breathtaking views and…
The 7 Best Backpacking Spots in New York State

July 21, 2015

Although many people flock to New York to see the city, one might be surprised when they discover what else is outside of Manhattan- and it’s not just Queens or Brooklyn. Despite…
Exploring The New National Monuments

July 18, 2015

Last week on July 10 2015, President Obama added three new national monuments to the country under the Antiquities Act of 1906. For lovers of the backcountry, this means more places to…
The 6 Best Backpacking Spots for Beginners

July 15, 2015

Backpacking and hiking are awesome hobbies, and for some, it is life. Either way, every person who has ever taken an interest in backpacking was new to it at one point or…