Hiking Guides

Lost Maples State Natural Area: Your Ultimate Guide

Imagine brilliant crimson, fiery orange, and golden yellow leaves painting a landscape, rustling...

Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot: The Complete Guide to Strong Line Connections

Last spring, I watched a fellow hiker struggle through the final miles of a trail in the Smokies...

Top Trails for Hiking in Illinois: Uncover a Hiker’s Paradise

Think Illinois is just endless stretches of flat cornfields and cityscapes? Prepare to be surprised...

Switchbacks Hiking: Your Complete Guide to Mastering Zigzag Trail Challenges

Standing at the base of Angels Landing in Zion National Park, staring up at what seemed like an...

The Best Micro Spikes for Hiking in 2025 (Tested & Reviewed)

I still remember the feeling vividly: that heart-in-your-throat moment when my trusty hiking boots...

Backpacking Checklist: What I Wish I’d Known Before My First Trip

There’s nothing quite like waking up at 3 AM to the sound of rain dripping directly onto your...

How to Pack a Backpacking Pack: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Three miles into my first backpacking trip, I was already questioning my life choices. My shoulders...

What Are The Best Backpacking Routes? Your Ultimate Guide!

The wild calls. You feel that pull, don’t you? That urge to ditch the desk, strap on a pack...

Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025 (Reviewed to End Foot Pain)

We’ve all been there. You’re miles deep on a beautiful trail, the scenery is breathtaking, but...