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hanalarock
I'm Hana- a freelance travel writer and teacher who currently lives in South Korea. I'm originally from New York, but have spent the last two years traveling and living abroad. My first time hiking in the US was when I traveled around the country as a teenager. Though, my first adult backpacking trip was a year ago, when I hiked from Thailand down to Singapore for a month. I'm looking forward to many more adventures in the future. Visit my site for more information.
316 articles
Checklists
Every Item You Need for Your Fall Gear List
The fall hiking season is just beginning. Are you ready? Each season requires different hiking gear in order for hikers to be safe and comfortable. Though hiking typically requires the same kind of gear no matter what the season is, there are some unique requirements for each time of year. It’s important to check if […]
1 min read · Sep 6, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
6 Amazing Hikes to See Fall Foliage
Fall is a beautiful time of the year to go hiking. When the trails are lined with an array of different colors, it’s hard to not want to get outside every moment you can. While most hiking trails provide a nice view of the fall foliage, there are definitely certain trails that are better than […]
1 min read · Sep 5, 2016 · hanalarock
Fall
8 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Hike
The end of summer is bittersweet. While we have to say goodbye to warm days, swimming, and lots of daylight, the grass is greener on the other side. Or should we say, “oranger?” Fall is right around the corner and it’s no doubt one of the best times to hike. If you’re an avid outdoorsy […]
1 min read · Sep 1, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
These Photos Will Make You Want to Hike Now
For some people, one of the best parts of hiking is the views. There’s nothing like climbing to the top of a high mountain and admiring the scenery below you. Some places in North America are completely magical when you see them in person, and almost just as good when you see them in photos. […]
1 min read · Aug 31, 2016 · hanalarock
Camp
10 Activity Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts on Labor Day Weekend
Summer is just about coming to an end, and there’s only one weekend left to enjoy the good weather. Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and people everywhere will be trying to end the season with a bang. If your adventurous self wants to get outside, but you’re not so sure what to […]
1 min read · Aug 30, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
At 100 Years Old, the National Parks Need More Love
This past Thursday, the U.S. National Parks celebrated their 100th birthday. These places, which are known as “America’s Best Idea,” are still revered as such. Perhaps the days of getting in the old station wagon and heading to the parks with all the kids in the backseat are long gone. But, people are still finding time […]
1 min read · Aug 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Angela Goettl Sheds Light on the Side of Hiking No One Talks About
When I met Angela Goettl, I was excited to learn that she was planning on hiking the Superior Hiking Trail by herself. I didn’t know much about her at that point, but I couldn’t help but be intrigued by her passionate hiking goals. Following Angela closely, I was eager to see where her hike would “take her.” […]
1 min read · Aug 24, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Falling: One of the Most Dangerous Aspects of Hiking and How to Prevent It
This week, when veteran hiker William Lowe was hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he slipped and fell, dislocating his ankle and breaking it in three places. Thanks to the Cornell Outdoor Society who happened to be hiking in the area around the same time, Lowe was protected until help was able to come, […]
1 min read · Aug 23, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
This is How You Hike for Charity
Are you one of those people who doesn’t mind working up a sweat if it means you’ll have had a good time? Love hiking all kinds of trails, any time of the year? Do you love helping people while you’re at it, too? Then you, my friend, are an excellent candidate to join in on […]
1 min read · Aug 22, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Some Thought-Provoking Facts About People Who HIke
Why is it that some people are more inclined to hike than others? That some people can climb mountains much easier than ourselves? Why is hiking said to be so healthy for us, when there are so many dangers that can present themselves on the trail? Have any of these questions or thoughts been on […]
1 min read · Aug 18, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Why Hiking Isn’t an Olympic Sport and Other Alternatives You Can Follow
As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics head into its final weeks, it left me wondering… Why is hiking not an Olympic sport? I did some research, and I was a little surprised as to what I discovered. For one, many people don’t consider hiking to be an actual athletic sport. People who possess this opinion, […]
1 min read · Aug 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
8 Reasons Why Hikers Are the Coolest People You’ll Ever Meet
Outdoorsy people, in general, are pretty cool people. I mean, if you love hiking, backpacking, being outside, and all that other fun stuff, how can you NOT be cool? Us hikers share a lot of experiences and personality traits that have made us fun, unique, exciting, and overall, just awesome people. So, why waste your […]
1 min read · Aug 16, 2016 · hanalarock