The last time I counted, a few years back, I had hiked or trail-run over 1000 miles solo, cumulatively, including two 14ers in Colorado. I’ve since stopped counting but continued hiking solo. As someone that didn’t consistently hiking until I was in
Looking for beginner hiking tips? You're in the right place. I grew up "playing in the woods" and occasionally going on a family hike in New Jersey, but it wasn't until my 20s that I really started hiking. My hikes were initially periodic
Here's a loosely categorized list of the outdoor gear and clothing I use most and love. Some of these items are so well-loved that I've had multiple versions of them. If you ever browse through my photos, you'll notice the same
Multnomah Falls is Oregon’s tallest waterfall (620 ft) and its most visited. If you’re wondering whether you can visit Multnomah Falls in winter, the answer is a resounding yes! …and I recommend it. Winter tends to be the slowest month for visitors
Looking for deals and discounts on hiking, camping, and other outdoor gear and outdoor clothes for women and men? You're in the right place, fellow budget adventurer. :) In this post you'll find over 15 ideas for places to look
Looking for a versatile dry weather adventure-to-town pant for women that isn't leggings? KÜHL Kontour Skinny may be what you need. I love leggings and like I mentioned in this post about hiking in pants vs. hiking in shorts, I wear leggings on
Beginner friendly digital camera gear that won't break the bank. Great for travel, hiking, outdoors, and just about anything.
Beginner friendly digital camera gear that won't break the bank. Great for travel, hiking, outdoors, and just about anything.
The first time I ever bought hiking footwear was in preparation for backpacking part of the Appalachian Trail, which also happened to be my first time camping (truth). I was stoked to have some real gear