Hiking, Camping, Survival, Travel, & Outdoor Adventure
Offering expert tips, gear reviews, and trip-planning advice on America’s best hiking and outdoor adventures as well as unique travel destinations to explore. I welcome you to my wild, crazy, and sometimes unbelievable hiking, travel, and outdoor adventures! Whether you are here to read my wild stories, get the 411 on hiking and outdoor gear, or are looking for your next adventure I am sure you will enjoy your time here.
So, sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my crazy antics on the hiking trail while I am out exploring all this country has to offer!
LATEST POSTS
Darn Tough Socks; Are They Worth It?
I’ve been a Darn Tough user since 2017 when I saw someone talking about them in a backpacking group I am in. Until then, I…
State High Points Visited
Keeping track of the state high points visited along with a mini trip report in the table below. State high points are listed in the…
ThermoDrop Zipper Pull Thermometer
I have been looking for a thermometer to take with me hiking (I am a weather nerd) that was lightweight and would tell me both…
How I Became an Accidental Prepper
So I became an accidental prepper. No, no, no not a doomsday, the sky is falling grab your tinfoil hat Hollywood portrayed kind of prepper!…
How to get Antibiotics for your Emergency Kit
This post is sponsored by Jase Medical, LLC. All opinions are always my own and never influenced by any relationship I may have with the…
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National Parks that will Require Reservations in 2022
We have seen this happen with state parks here in Texas (and I am sure elsewhere) since the beginning of…
2022 National Park Free Days
Every year the National Park Service announces certain days of the year where they will waive all entrance fees. For…
Turn Your Step Count into Appalachian Trail Mileage – Virtually
Walk The Distance is an app available for iPhone’s through the app store and will turn your step count into…
List of Appalachian Trail Hostels, Hotels, Business & Area Closures (and ReOpens) due to Corona
I AM NO LONGER UPDATING THIS LIST AS MOST PLACES HAVE OPENED BACK UP EXCEPT FOR SHELTERS AND PRIVIES. I…
Program Lets You Recycle Mountain House Meal Bags
A new program from Mountain House allows you to send in your used Mountain House meals to be recycled. Mountain…
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