Camping at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree NP and Hiking to Skull Rock, Face Rock, and Split Rock
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation in Southern California. Just a short drive away from LA, it’s …
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Hiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
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Hiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
The hike from from Onion Valley campground to Kearsarge Pass covers 10 miles roundtrip on a very scenic trail with nearby views of five alpine …
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Gear Review: Salomon Sense Ride 3 Trail Shoe
Salomon has updated their Sense Ride model to version three, and after a few months of use, I’m finding them to be the best version …
Gear Review: Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L
The Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L is a durable fanny pack built for hiking, biking, and travel. Coming in at a lightweight 11.3oz, this …
Book Review: 100 Hikes of a Lifetime – The World’s Ultimate Scenic Trails
100 Hikes of a Lifetime is a new book by National Geographic featuring some of the world’s most scenic trails. The book is organized into …
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The 10 Best Hikes in Southern California
As an outdoor blogger living in Southern California, I always get asked about my favorite regional hikes. It can be a difficult question to answer …
Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Pontevedra to Padron (Pt. 4)
In parts one, two, and three of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary, I covered the first seven stages of our journey from Porto to Pontevedra. Part …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Kaptiva Trail Shoe
The La Sportiva Kaptiva has been a ‘daily driver’ type of trail running and hiking shoe for me over the last six months with heavy …
7 Family Friendly Things To Do In Chiang Mai
Located in the mountainous northern reaches of Thailand, Chiang Mai is the perfect city for travelers looking to escape the traffic, congestion, and heat of …