The hiking gear industry is booming right now. With the popularity of outdoor TV shows and more people living in urban areas, it’s no wonder that there are so many new items on the market to help you enjoy your time outside. But what about the moms? What do they want for Mother’s Day or […]

In addition to wearing a hat and sunscreen on the exposed parts of your body, be sure to protect your eyes with a comfortable pair of sunglasses for hiking. There are so many aspects to consider when buying the best hiking sunglasses, and style is just one of them. Factors like the type of lenses […]

A First Aid Kit is a must-have for any outdoor activity. Hiking is no exception – a blister, sunburn, bug bite, or cut can ruin your day, and a sprained ankle could turn it into a disaster. Every time you go hiking, make sure you have a fully stocked first aid kit. We carry the […]

Middle Tennessee offers excellent adventures. Fishing on Center Hill Lake. Kayaking the Caney Fork River. And hiking the trails near the lake. In this article, we offer our overview of the best Center Hill Lake hiking. My wife and I moved back to Middle Tennessee in 2019. We had been in Colorado for a few […]

There are many benefits of hiking. Mental health is often overvalued. In this article we discuss why hiking is good for mental health. Hiking is a great way to enhance your mindfulness and create a life-long positive habit. One study showed that spending time outdoors in nature can actually improve your mind’s and make you […]

Why does hiking make you feel good? There are many benefits of hiking. In this article we will discuss how it can add value to your life in four areas. Physical Benefits of Hiking To be healthy and fit, you need to exercise regularly. There are many fun ways to stay active, but hiking offers […]

Bear spray is one of the essential items we carry on hikes. Do I need bear spray? Hopefully not. But my goal is to be prepared in any circumstance. I like to read articles about outdoor life. In researching for this article I came across a writeup in Adventure Journal about why the author doesn’t use bear […]

A hiking whistle is a nice feature to add to your backpacking gear. They are tools you can use for protection against wildlife, and emergencies to get attention. According to LittleThings.com about 2000 people get lost while hiking each year. Some estimate it’s much higher than that because many go unreported because they find their way […]

We recommend hiking with a partner but hiking alone can be enjoyable but dangerous if you fail to follow a few basic rules. The internet is filled with horror stories of bad things that happened to people who went on a remote hike by themselves. For example: Aron Ralston was hiking (climbing) alone in Utah […]

The difference between hiking and walking is mostly one of degree and can be easily seen in terms of the terrain covered and the distance traveled.  Generally speaking, hiking refers to walking that takes place at a leisurely pace on trails or open country while walking refers to walking that takes place at a brisk […]