Category: Backcountry Destinations

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…
7 Hikes for the Whole Family

August 11, 2015

Backpacking can be a lot of work in and of itself – even more so when children come along. It’s not always an activity designed for families, however, nowadays getting to the…
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…
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…