Hiking boots have their representative advantages and disadvantages.  This topic is feverishly debated over as to whether hiking boots, shoes, or even trail runners are best for your hiking excursions. 

The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of North America’s most breathtaking wildernesses. Winding its way 165 miles around Lake Tahoe on the border of California and Nevada, this is one of the most challenging journeys for any adventurer

In this post we explore the reasons people often find themselves lost while hiking or backpacking. We uncover what to do if you are lost and how to increase your odds of being found!

Most people are familiar with the 10 essentials of hiking. Any outdoor site will contain a good 10 essential item list. However, we are going to take it one essential item further with 11. And number 11 is vital!

If you have ever been hiking before then you know that hikes can be long and strenuous so being well-fueled is important for your body’s energy needs. But what about when hiking on an empty stomach?

If you want a fast, safe, and less strenuous way to enjoy the outdoors then hiking is for you. If you want to explore the backcountry through multiple-day trips and traverse low-traffic areas then backpacking is your calling!

This post will explore some milestones throughout hiking history. From ancient times to today's modern world, this timeline provides insight into how hikers have evolved over time.

It appears one state is providing a little extra motivation for natives to get outside and get active. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is challenging hikers to hit the trials this winter.