Hiking in the Rain: 6 Reasons You Should Try It
As an outdoor hobbyist, you probably feel as though you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature. If she doesn’t cooperate and provide good weather conditions, you must often cancel or ...
12/28/21: Making the Best of Obstacles
Have you ever tired to sneak in a hike in a borderline-insufficient amount of time? I feel like I do this at least once a week. On this particular day, ...
12/26/21: More Unexpected Encounters
I usually spend Sundays alone (aside from my beloved sidekick). I hit the trail with the pup early and don’t stop until she’s exhausted. Afterward, we often stop for a ...
Campsite Selection: 13 Things to Think About
There are a ton of things to think about when embarking on a backpacking trip, but one thing many campers – particularly novices – fail to consider is site selection. ...
The 5 Best Weather Apps for Hiking (and a Few I Don’t Like)
I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right: Hikers, walkers, and campers in the past enjoyed the great outdoors without the benefit of weather apps. A decade or two ago, ...
12/11/21: An Unexpected Encounter
I don’t really expect to see many noteworthy things in mid-December. Most of the fall color is long gone. Aside, that is, from the beech trees, which add an amazing ...
12/10/21: What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Found on the Trail?
I enjoy hiking in forests for a ton of different reasons. I often appreciate the solitude (especially when walking my super-reactive pooch), and I also find the exercise benefits the ...
Five Reasons That Fall Is the Best Time to Go Hiking
Let’s get something straight right off the bat: While I enjoy it, fall is not my favorite time to be on the trail. Late spring earns that distinction, but that’s ...
Mountain Laurel Tree
Height: Usually grows as a small shrub, but occasionally exhibits a tree-like form and reaches 30 feet or more Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen Lifespan: About 75 years Fall Foliage: Green Range: The ...
Umbrella Magnolia Tree
Height: To 40 feet, but generally smaller Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous Lifespan: Up to about 100 years in rare cases Fall Foliage: Drab yellow to brown; not very attractive Range: Scattered locations ...