Hiking, New EnglandMt. Hancock and South Hancock Loop July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Hancock and South Hancock – New Hampshire In pursuit of hiking the 48 4,000-footers of New Hampshire, it’s always …
Hiking, New EnglandLittle Mt. Washington October 3, 2021 April 8, 2023 itemprop="discussionURL"1Little Mt. Washington – Grantham, NH Little Mt. Washington is an odd name choice for this little known mountain. It’s …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Flume and Mt. Liberty Loop September 16, 2021 September 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Flume and Mt. Liberty Loop It had been almost two years since my last 4,000 footer (Moosilauke), so I …
Hiking, New EnglandSunset Hill – Newbury, NH July 16, 2021 July 15, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Sunset Hill – Newbury, NH There are plenty of solid day hikes in the Dartmouth-Sunapee region, and while Sunset Hill …
Beaches, Hiking, New EnglandMenemsha Hills – Martha’s Vineyard June 25, 2021 April 4, 2023 itemprop="discussionURL"2Menemsha Hills Hike – Martha’s Vineyard While the main population centers and tourist attractions are concentrated on the east side …
Hiking, New EnglandHalfmile Pond – Enfield, NH May 31, 2021 July 15, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Halfmile Pond – Enfield, NH The weather this Memorial Day Weekend was a cruel cosmic joke, but the cold and …
HikingBest Hikes in the Dartmouth-Sunapee Region February 24, 2021 May 31, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"4Best Hikes in New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Sunapee Region We should probably start out by defining the Dartmouth-Sunapee region of New Hampshire, …
Hiking, New EnglandFrench’s Ledges – Plainfield, NH February 23, 2021 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1French’s Ledges The hike to French’s Ledges in Plainfield, NH is relatively short and easy while still offering decent views …
Hiking, New EnglandMoose Mountain – Hanover, NH December 30, 2020 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Moose Mountain – Hanover, NH New Hampshire’s Dartmouth Sunapee region is home to numerous family-friendly day hikes, and the hike …
Hiking, New EnglandSmith Pond – Enfield, NH August 5, 2020 May 31, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Smith Pond – Enfield, New Hampshire Smith Pond is a nice easy hike in Enfield, New Hampshire, and it was …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Ascutney via the Windsor Trail June 12, 2020 December 28, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Ascutney – Windsor Trail – Vermont For our first real hike since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, we …
HikingPanther Mountain – Echo Cliff (Adirondacks) December 11, 2019 December 28, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"3Panther Mountain – Echo Cliff The hike to Echo Cliff on the side of Panther Mountain is certainly not one …
HikingGuest Post – The Best Hikes in Slovenia November 3, 2019 December 28, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"2The Best Hikes in Slovenia A guest post by Mike Jensen from The AdvenTourist Slovenia’s landscape is completely dominated by …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Moosilauke (via the Gorge Brook Trail) October 8, 2019 September 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"2Mt. Moosilauke – Gorge Brook Trail The combination of moderate difficulty and amazing views from the summit has made Mt. …
Hiking, New EnglandMoss Glen Falls – Stowe, VT May 29, 2019 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Moss Glen Falls At 125-feet, Moss Glen Falls isn’t technically the tallest waterfall in Vermont, but you’d be hard pressed …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western USThe Best Hikes in Montana May 19, 2019 December 30, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"4The Best Hikes in Montana –A guest post by Mark Bennett from outdoorily.com. Montana is famous for its beautiful mountainous terrain, …
Hiking, Western USSt. Mary’s Glacier – Winter Hike March 3, 2019 December 31, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"0St. Mary’s Glacier – Colorado The best part about Denver is its proximity to a wide array of outdoor activities, …
HikingMt. Cardigan Winter Hike December 26, 2018 September 10, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"3Mt. Cardigan – New Hampshire Mt. Cardigan falls in the same category as Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Kearsarge, and Mt. Sunapee, …
Hiking, New EnglandCole Pond Winter Hike December 13, 2018 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Cole Pond Winter Hike – New Hampshire We’ve taken our 11-month old dog Baxter on the Cole Pond Trail multiple …
Hiking, New EnglandButternut Pond November 25, 2018 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Butternut Pond – Grantham, NH Distance: ~2 miles out and back Difficulty: Easy Map: AllTrails Since our puppy Baxter isn’t quite old enough …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USZabriskie Point – Death Valley November 23, 2018 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Zabriskie Point Death Valley is home to a wide variety of unique landscapes, and other than maybe Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point is …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western USGuest Post: A Hiker’s Guide to Stanley, Idaho October 2, 2018 December 31, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"0Hiking in Stanley, ID – A guest post by Lettie Stratton (All photos are courtesy of the author) The drive …
Canada, Hiking, National ParksWilcox Pass September 12, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"10Wilcox Pass Trail – Jasper National Park Wilcox Pass is considered by many to be one of the best day …
Canada, Hiking, National ParksConsolation Lakes Trail – Banff September 9, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"2Consolation Lakes Trail – Banff National Park The best way to escape the summer crowds in Alberta’s Banff National Park, and …
Hiking, New EnglandBest Hikes in New England August 9, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"2The 10 Best Hikes in New England New England may not be able to compete with the mountains out west, …
Hiking, New EnglandCutler Coast Trail – Maine July 24, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"2Cutler Coast Trail Nestled in the eastern corner of Downeast Maine, the Bold Coast is a stretch of coastline that …
HikingGuest Post: A Backpacker’s Guide to the Blue Mountains July 18, 2018 July 18, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"0A guest post by Cal Bailey of Mountain Leon Guide to Australia’s Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains of Australia are …
Hiking, Western USGuest Post: Best Day Hikes Near Boise July 9, 2018 December 31, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"2Best Day Hikes Near Boise Guest Post by Lettie Stratton There’s a reason Boise is the fastest growing city in …
Hiking, New EnglandCole Pond – New Hampshire July 8, 2018 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Cole Pond Trail – Enfield, NH Up until a few weeks ago, Lake Solitude had been our go-to short hike …
HikingBest Day Hike in Every State May 28, 2018 December 30, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"7The Best Day Hike in Every State We should preface this by saying that this should really be called “one …
Europe, HikingBoca do Inferno Viewpoint – The Azores March 4, 2018 April 8, 2023 itemprop="discussionURL"2Miradouro da Boca do Inferno The Miradouro da Boca do Inferno is one of, if not the most, famous views …
Europe, HikingSalto do Prego Hike February 26, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"6Salto do Prego – Sao Miguel Island – The Azores Distance: 2.8 miles out and back (4.5 km) Difficulty: Easy Time: 2 hours …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Willey – Winter Hike January 25, 2018 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Mt. Willey – New Hampshire – Winter Hike If you’re looking for an easy winter 4,000-footer, then Mt. Willey (via …
Guest Posts, HikingHiking the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park – Pennsylvania January 23, 2018 July 31, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"2Ricketts Glen – Falls Trail A guest post by Marc Andre of Loaded Landscapes Map of the Falls Trail System …
Hiking, New EnglandSome of the Best Winter Hikes in New Hampshire January 9, 2018 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"5The Best Winter Hikes in NH New Hampshire has some of the best hikes in New England any time of …
Hiking, Western USBoundary Peak – Nevada January 8, 2018 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"7Boundary Peak Highest Point in Nevada We hiked Boundary Peak this past summer, and to say it was a difficult …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Kearsarge – Barlow Trail January 7, 2018 September 10, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Mt. Kearsarge (NH) via The Barlow Trail Elevation: 2,936′ Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Distance: 3.6 miles out and back (2.9 miles if …
HikingThe Best of 2017 December 29, 2017 January 9, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"1This is the obligatory year-end summary…not a bad year in hindsight. Mt. Tom England Franconia Ridge Minnesota Yellowstone Grand Tetons …
Hiking3 Amazing Volcano Hikes December 8, 2017 December 8, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"0AN EXCEPTIONAL HIKE should have some distinctive attribute that makes it memorable. A five-mile stroll through a green tunnel can …
Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingVideo: Feeding the Jays on Mt. Tom November 15, 2017 November 15, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"4This is probably the best, albeit very short, clip from when we fed gray jays on top of Mt. Tom …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Garfield Hike – New Hampshire October 17, 2017 September 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Garfield – New Hampshire (Fall) There are few better destinations in the US for fall foliage viewing than New …
Guest Posts, HikingGlen Onoko Falls Trail October 5, 2017 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"3Glen Onoko Falls Trail – Pennsylvania Guest Post by Marc Andre of Loaded Landscapes Glen Onoko Falls Trail Summary Distance: 3.7 mile …
HikingLake Itasca – The Source of the Mississippi July 24, 2017 August 27, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Lake Itasca In the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” it takes a lot for one single lake to stand out above …
Hiking, Western USDevil’s Bridge Trail – Sedona May 9, 2017 June 26, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"2Summary Distance: 1.9 miles out and back from Devil’s Bridge Trail Parking Lot; 4 miles out and back from trail head …
Hiking, Western USCathedral Rock Trail – Sedona May 8, 2017 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"7Cathedral Rock Trail – Sedona, AZ If cruising around the red rock formations in a pink jeep sounds too much …
Hiking, Western USBest Hikes Near Lake Tahoe [Sponsored] May 4, 2017 September 12, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"1Best Hiking Trails Near Lake Tahoe Every year, millions of tourists flock to Lake Tahoe to take advantage of the …
Hiking, New EnglandFranconia Ridge Loop April 17, 2017 September 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Franconia Ridge Loop (Early Spring) Trail Summary Date: April 15, 2017 Weather: Sunny/45°-65° Mileage: 8.8 miles Time: 6.5 hours Equipment: Microspikes Peakbagging Checklists: NH 4,000 …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western US5 Best Hiking Trails Near San Diego [Sponsored] April 9, 2017 April 28, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"4Post by Kristen Metcalf Often referred to as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego is known for its miles of …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western USGuest Post – Dos Cabezas, Arizona March 20, 2017 May 10, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"3A guest post by Mitch Stevens from Southwest Discoveries Dos Cabezas – Hiking a Desert Classic After two hours of …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tecumseh Winter Hike February 26, 2017 January 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Tecumseh – Winter Hike In the quest to hike the 48 4,000-footers of New Hampshire, Mt. Tecumseh is generally …
Hiking, Western USGuest Post: The Nankoweap Trail February 22, 2017 August 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Nankoweap Trail –A guest post by Mitch Stevens of Southwest Discoveries Atop a narrow and exposed ledge of Redwall Limestone, …
Europe, HikingSeven Sisters Cliffs February 14, 2017 January 6, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"1The Seven Sisters Cliffs Going to England is a little different than going somewhere like Nepal or Alaska where you’ll constantly …
Asia, Guest Posts, HikingTen Amazing Hikes in the Philippines February 9, 2017 September 21, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"5Guest Post by Gem Muzones – Co-Founder and Writer @ Travels with a Hobo Best Hikes in the Philippines For …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Winter Hike January 15, 2017 July 10, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"3Lake Solitude – New Hampshire – Winter Hike Lake Solitude is one of our go-to hikes when we don’t want …
Hiking, ReviewsProduct Review: Kahtoola Microspikes January 4, 2017 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"10Kahtoola Microspikes Review We’ve always been avid hikers, but it wasn’t until recently that we’ve started to dabble in winter …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tom Winter Hike January 3, 2017 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"12Mt. Tom in the Winter – New Hampshire Over the last several weeks this winter, we’ve been seeing photos and …
Hiking2016: Year in Review December 30, 2016 December 30, 2016 itemprop="discussionURL"132016 has been taking a lot of heat lately for being one of the worst years in recent memory. In …
HikingOne Year Down November 23, 2016 November 23, 2016 itemprop="discussionURL"2As of today, the first full year of Trails Unblazed is officially in the books and we’re gearing up to …
Hiking, Western USHiking at a Murder Scene November 7, 2016 February 21, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"3Last year, we spent a long weekend in Estes Park, Colorado, a town just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. …
Asia, Guest Posts, HikingGokyo Ri November 1, 2016 February 18, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"4Trek to Gokyo Ri – Nepal -Guest Post by Alyssa Torjesen (Avid hiker and kickball champion) I come up with …
Hiking, Latin AmericaCerro Chato Hike – Costa Rica October 30, 2016 September 2, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"8Hiking Cerro Chato Trail Summary Elevation: 3,740 ft Distance: 4 miles (out and back) Time: 4-5 hours (out and back) Recommended …
Hiking, Western USLiberty Falls – Chitina, Alaska October 24, 2016 September 2, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"1Liberty Falls Distance: 3.4 miles (out and back) Here’s a hike that is probably not on anyone’s Alaskan itinerary. If you …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USRoot Glacier Trail – Wrangell St. Elias National Park October 16, 2016 July 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"3Root Glacier Trail Trail Summary Distance: 4 miles (out and back) Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Recommendations: Carry bear …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USThe Savage Alpine Trail – Denali National Park October 2, 2016 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"8Savage Alpine Trail – Denali Despite being a massive park, there are only a few marked hiking trails to choose …
Camping, Hiking, New EnglandThe Bonds and Mt. Zealand July 1, 2016 August 13, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking the Bonds and Mt. Zealand Two nights. 21 miles. 5 summits. While we didn’t complete the entire Pemi Loop, …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Osceola & East Osceola May 23, 2016 October 3, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking Osceola and East Osceola Now that the majority of the ice has melted, at least on the more southern …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Hike – New Hampshire April 25, 2016 July 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"5Lake Solitude – NH Mt. Sunapee is primarily known for being a family-friendly ski mountain in Newbury, NH, but Mt. …
Hiking, The CaribbeanMt. Pelee Hike – Martinique April 12, 2016 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking Mt. Pelee – Martinique Hike Summary Trail: Aileron Summit Elevation: 4,583 feet Elevation Gain: 1,950 feet Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4-5 hours …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USDream Lake Winter Hike February 24, 2016 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"17Dream Lake Hike – Colorado Dream Lake Trail is the best winter hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Granted, we’ve …
Hiking, Western US, Wildlife ViewingWinter in Estes Park February 18, 2016 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"16Winter in Estes Park, CO On our previous trip out west to Sedona, we rented a Toyota Prius which served …
Hiking, New EnglandArethusa Falls Winter Hike February 15, 2016 December 29, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"17Arethusa Falls Winter Hike Distance: 3-miles out and back Difficulty: Easy Time: ~2 hours Recommended Gear: Microspikes and/or snowshoes Trail Map: AllTrails …
Hiking, Latin AmericaCosta Rica Honeymoon – La Fortuna January 31, 2016 February 9, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"8Transfer from Guanacaste to La Fortuna After our three night stay in Guanacaste came to an end, we embarked on …
Hiking, Western USBest Hikes in Sedona December 17, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"23Two of the Best Day Hikes in Sedona While visiting family in Arizona in May, 2015, we took some time …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingKatahdin November 29, 2015 August 31, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Katahdin – Baxter State Park If you can’t go to the Rockies, go to Mt. Katahdin. At 5,270 ft, …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingThe Bold Coast – Maine November 24, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"11Hiking Maine’s Bold Coast Acadia is no secret. The park gets over 2 million visitors per year. The second stop …
Camping, Hiking, National Parks, New EnglandAcadia November 23, 2015 July 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14Acadia National Park One of the best parts about living in/around Boston (other than Tom Brady) is the ease of …
