Category: Backcountry Destinations

8 Great Wheelchair Accessible Hikes

October 14, 2015

If you or someone you love has a physical disability, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to experience the joys of hiking like everyone else. Because of the American Disabilities Act passed…
12 of the Best Waterfall Hikes in the US

October 8, 2015

The U.S is a big country, and within in it are tons of hidden gems that determined backpackers will make there way to at one point or another. Some of these hidden…
The 7 Best Fall Hikes in the US

September 28, 2015

There’s no arguing that fall is one of the best times of the year to hike. While some backpackers may prefer the blooming flowers in the spring or the freezing peaks of…
The Best Volcano Hikes in North America

September 23, 2015

Our continent has some pretty badass volcanoes, and hiking them is certainly no casual stroll. However, if you’re up for the challenge of conquering these rugged bad boys, you’ll find that the…
Why British Columbia Should Be Your Next Backpacking Destination

September 14, 2015

British Columbia is a gold mine for backpackers. Surrounded by a rugged coastline on the Pacific and dozens of mountain ranges all around, it’s no wonder that this part of Canada holds…
6 of the Prettiest Lakes in the US…and How to Get There

September 3, 2015

After a long hike in the great outdoors, it’s nice to be rewarded with a little something special. A reward for completing a hike means different things to each backpacker, but typically,…
#EveryKidInAPark – Why the New Initiative is Great for a 4th Grader

September 3, 2015

If you haven’t yet heard, fourth graders in America, their families, and of course their teachers and youth leaders, have just been given the opportunity to enter all national parks in the…
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…
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…
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…