Dreaming of hiking in Hawaii? Picture yourself wandering through lush rainforests, scaling volcanic craters, or gazing out over dramatic sea cliffs. Hawaii’s trails offer all this and more. But how do you pick the right hike, avoid crowds, and stay safe on the islands’ unique terrain? Here’s everything you need to know to make your […]
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Last weekend, I stood on a gorgeous mountain peak after a challenging 8-mile hike, phone in hand, staring at the most incredible sunset I’d ever seen. But when it came time to post the photo, I found myself completely stumped. How do you capture the feeling of sweaty accomplishment, natural beauty, and pure adventure in
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The first waterfall I ever hiked to was Multnomah Falls in Oregon, and I’ll never forget the moment I rounded the final bend on the trail and saw that majestic 620-foot cascade plummeting down through the Columbia River Gorge. The thundering sound, the cool mist on my face, and the sheer power of nature right
The first time I stood at a trailhead completely alone, pack on my back and no hiking buddy beside me, I felt equal parts terrified and exhilarated. My friends thought I was crazy. “What if you get hurt?” they asked. “What if you get lost?” But something deep inside me craved that solitude, that chance
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Last summer at a trail near Asheville, I watched an experienced hiker gracefully navigate rocky terrain without any shoes on his feet. While other hikers carefully picked their way over loose stones in heavy boots, he seemed to dance across the trail with perfect balance and awareness. That encounter introduced me to the world of
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Three years ago, I watched a fellow hiker turn around just two miles into what should have been an epic 10-mile trail adventure in the Rockies. She was wearing cotton jeans that had soaked through with sweat, carrying only a single water bottle for an 8-hour hike, and had no backup plan when storm clouds
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Mile 8 of my first 15-mile day hike in the Adirondacks, and I was done. Not physically—my legs felt fine—but my energy had completely tanked. I’d packed what I thought were good hiking snacks: a couple of granola bars, some crackers, and a bag of gummy bears. By mid-afternoon, I was dragging myself up switchbacks
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There’s nothing quite like settling in for movie night with a great hiking film that fuels your wanderlust and makes you dream of mountain peaks and wilderness trails. Whether you’re recovering from an epic trek, planning your next adventure, or stuck inside during bad weather, hiking movies offer the perfect escape into the world of
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You lace up your shoes, step outside, and start putting one foot in front of the other. But are you walking or hiking? While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinctly different activities with unique characteristics, benefits, and requirements. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right activity for your fitness goals,
I’ll never forget my first real rainy hike. Standing soaked to the bone on a muddy trail in Olympic National Park, watching my cotton jeans slowly transform into saggy, waterlogged weights around my legs, I had a revelation: either I could learn to hike properly in the rain, or I’d miss out on some of
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