I have been trying to get back to the Appalachian Trail for years. The last time I camped overnight on the trail was in August
Category: Backpacking/Hiking
5 Things You Should Know About the Lone Star Hiking Trail
When I moved to Houston 17 years ago I had to do some research to find a trail of any decent length. There is the
Becoming a Master Naturalist Changed How I See the Trail
I had been stressing for about an hour already. The mid-afternoon sun was beginning to turn the dark yellowish color that signals sunset is an hour or two away, and I couldn’t find a campsite.
Meet Ambreen Tariq, the Activist Behind Brown People Camping
This originally appeared in The Trek. Ambreen Tariq is a Muslim, an immigrant, an activist, and an outdoor enthusiast. She describes herself as a proud
Eric Heber invites you to hike Louisiana’s trails
This appeared first on The Trek. Eric Heber is an Alabama native who has lived in Louisiana for 18 years. He began hiking just seven
Own the hot flashes: Tips for menopausal hikers
This originally appeared in The Trek. You may see them infrequently. You may wonder at their skill or endurance. If you’re the average AT thru-hiker—young
Night Crawler seeks a trail epiphany
Dann Hailey thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail this year, starting northbound from the approach trail on March 27 and summiting Katahdin on October 6. He is an Arizona native who left an 80-hour-a-week job working in a warehouse after hearing about the AT. He announced his intention to do a thru-hike – barefoot.
