Urban Hiking
There are many great places for urban hiking depending on where you live. Some popular options include: Parks: Many cities have large parks with hiking trails that offer great views and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some examples include Central Park inContinue Reading
Yosemite National Park Hiking Trail Maps
Yosemite trail maps If you’re doing Yosemite just by car, the free maps below will be sufficient. If you’re doing a lot of hiking or any overnight trip, you’ll want to purchase a detailed trail map, such as the National Geographic Trails Illustrated map or the fantastic Tom Harrison map. Neither of theseContinue Reading
Yosemite Hiking Trails
Yosemite Hiking Yosemite is one of the best places to explore on earth. Yosemite can’t be best checked out by driving alone. Hiking is among the most common activities in the Yosemite region. Practically all of the individuals who come to check out the place often consider hiking understanding thatContinue Reading
Fun Hikes in South Lake Tahoe
One of my favorite things to do while visiting Lake Tahoe is hiking. There seem to be never-ending trails. There are local trails that go through town, trails from the campground areas, and trails in the state parks. Hiking in Town – South Lake Tahoe When staying in town, youContinue Reading
Walking in Cities for Health and Fun
Walking in Cities for Health and Fun Urban walking is not only about the discovery of the place. Walking allows me a deeper understanding of myself. As a city planner, I realize that if we could organize our cities and places around walking and walkability, places, where citizens can ageContinue Reading
Focus on Mountain Bike Accessories
There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. Although the sales staff will try to sell you anything they can, the real question for those on a budget is what’s cool, but what accessories do you need to make your rides more safe and enjoyable?Continue Reading
How Many Calories do you Burn When Hiking?
Many times, I wonder how many calories I am burning when hiking. Strolling uphill is more difficult than strolling on level ground. Strolling downhill is less complicated– until it’s not, as any person who has walked down a long, high mountain incline at some point finds. The exact partnership betweenContinue Reading
Sunburn – How to Prevent in High Altitude
Sunburns are something that you do not frequently see up until it’s past the defining moment and your skin has been blistered truly awful. Caused by too much exposure to UV rays, sunburns can affect anybody. Explorers are especially in danger of sunburns. The extra time you invest outside, especiallyContinue Reading
Central Sierra hiking guide: Vandenberg and Lady lakes – Sierra Star
Central Sierra hiking guide: Vandenberg and Lady lakes Sierra StarContinue Reading
Snowshoeing Safely this Winter
Winter Is Coming … Are Your Snowshoes Ready? Wait too long beyond this point and you may be digging through an early snowstorm to locate your snow shovel. And early winter preparations don’t just mean thinking about shovels, road salt, and snow tires. And you shouldn’t just be inspecting bootsContinue Reading