Beyond the AT
The John Muir Trail: 211 Miles of Bucket-List Hiking
Length: 211 miles, plus ten more to get off Mt. Whitney. Location: The trail runs from Yosemite National Park to the peak of Mt. Whitney. Trail Type: Shuttle end-to-end. Scenery:...
5 Things to Know About The Barkley Marathons: Ultrarunnings Most Fascinating Race
On June 10, 1977, James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr, escaped from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Tennessee along with six other convicts. For 55 hours...
5 Tasty Reasons to Hike the Camino de Santiago
Food is a major motivator while hiking. The camino de Santiago has the best food.
Camino de Santiago: Luxurious Long-Distance Hiking
The Camino de Santiago is the perfect beginner's long-distance trail. Just under 500 miles, the camino takes you through the heart of Spain walking through vineyards and history.
Bikepacking the Great Allegheny Passage / C & O Canal
Seven years ago, I passed through Harpers Ferry, WV for the first time, just after graduating high school. I was on a five-day bike tour with a friend, from Pittsburgh...
Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: A Challenging and Exquisite 40+ Mile Day in the Grand Canyon
Looking to tackle the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim challenge? We've got ya covered. The information below includes details on transportation, camping and permits, climate, weather, water, photos,
How Running Has Helped Post Thru-Hike
Its been a year to the day since I started walking north to Maine. A lot changed during those five-and-a-half months of hiking. I ate whatever and whenever I wanted...
The Colorado Trail: Epic Big-Mountain Hiking at its Finest
Length: 485 miles Location: The trail runs from near Denver to Durango, Colorado Trail Type: Out and back or shuttle Scenery: Classic Rocky Mountains with significant mileage above tree
Stories From the Trail Episode 7 – Keith Foskett High and Low
Keith Foskett, a.k.a. "Fozzie", is a well traveled long distance hiker, a bestselling author, dog lover, and maple syrup connoisseur. In this episode, Keith joins us from his home in...
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail: A Trail Less Traveled
The water trail not only attracts paddling enthusiasts, but some Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have also thru-paddled the Northern Forest Canoe, a few hardy souls even completing both trails within the...