I guess it’s confession time. I kind of have a love-hate relationship with hiking. What I love most is being out in nature, exploring the forests and local trails and chasing butterflies. Now for the part that gets me anxious in the morning before a hike and whenever I look up while out on a …
I was so eager to hit the hiking trails in my area that I never thought I needed to break in my hiking boots. It cost me dearly. I had blisters on both feet at the end of a long hike, and my feet were so painful I barely made it home. I took it …
There are few things better than going out on a hiking trail with my animal best friend, a Siberian husky I named Luna. I’m lucky since there are a few awesome hiking trails close to where I live that are dog-friendly, but I know others are not as fortunate. So I’ll dive into the best hiking …
When I first started out hiking, I made a few rookie mistakes. One of these was that my hiking boots didn’t have enough toe room. The result? Blackened toenails. My big toe specifically kept hitting the front of my boot when I hiked downhill. And let me tell you, it hurts a lot when your …
I’ve gone on quite a few hiking dates. They are really fun, except when you get to the age-old dreaded question of “what should I wear on my hiking date?” I still remember while I was out on a trial and I came across a couple on their date. They just reeked off being newbies, …
How to Dry Hiking Boots? The journey on a hike is as important as the scenic views you see along the way and the view from the top of the mountain. I clearly remember one hike I was really looking forward to. While on the trail (or so I thought since I got a bit …
Hiking is a fantastic way to exercise your mental and physical self while resting and resetting your emotional and spiritual side. Hiking reduces your risk of physical ailments such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, hypertension, high blood pressure, some forms of cancer, and more. Hiking has also been known to decrease hikers’ levels …