Standing in sand and listening to the sound of waves, it’s hard not to feel a sense of calm and rejuvenation, as if nature is giving us a pass to slow down and breathe in. So when a hike includes a beach—even in foggy weather—it feels like an added bonus, an extra sensory experience in… Read more »
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Comet Falls – Van Trump Park
You’ll see several waterfalls on this steep and lovely hike to one of Mount Rainier National Park’s tallest cascades. Catch your breath, then continue up to a meadow of alpine wildflowers with the mountain looming above.
Find Your Backcountry Permits on Modern Hiker
Permits — planning and snagging a backcountry, campground, or even just access permit for your favorite hike is probably not anyone’s favorite part of being in the outdoors. Few of us can honestly say we enjoy tracking down some dusty fax machine to fire paperwork off to remote Forest Service offices and hoping for the… Read more »
Best L.A. Dog Hikes
As the weather starts to get warmer, Los Angeles gears up for another summer hiking season. But don’t worry — you don’t need to leave your furry friend at home while you enjoy the great outdoors! There are plenty of hikes in LA that are pet friendly, so you can bring your dog with you… Read more »
Terranea Bluff Top Trail
The Terranea Bluff Top Trail is adjacent to the Alta Vicente Reserve, located in Palos Verdes, California. This is a trail that you will return to time and time again. It’s breathtaking, well maintained and an all-around show stopper. The Terranea Bluff Top Trail is my first choice to take guests to when I have… Read more »
New Permit System Debuts in the Columbia River Gorge
It’s no secret that the Columbia River Gorge has some of the best and most beautiful hiking in the Pacific Northwest. It’s also no secret that’s no secret — crowds have been on the rise in the area east of Portland for quite some time, and the extra onslaught of outdoor activity triggered by the… Read more »
12 Hikes for Beginners near San Francisco
There is a big, beautiful world out there filled with old-growth redwoods, jewel toned wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, and misty forests. If you are new to hiking, or simply new to the Bay Area, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to hike far to experience the Bay Area’s best natural features. To… Read more »
Has The Dyatlov Pass Mystery Finally Been Solved?
Most experienced hikers have probably heard of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In February 1959, a group of nine Russian hikers died under mysterious circumstances while cross-country skiing through the Ural Mountains. When their bodies were found, they were scattered and riddled with inexplicable injuries. Some were even unclothed, and their tent was found cut open… Read more »
Inspiration Loop Trail in Will Rogers State Park
Will Rogers State Park is a historic staple, with the park encompassing the famous actor and humorist‘s nearly 100-year-old ranch. The ranch has been a historic state park since 1945, and has numerous hiking trails at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, picnic spots, a polo field, horse stables, and more. This hike is… Read more »
Tom McCall Point at the Tom McCall Preserve
From March 1st through October 31st, the 231 acre Tom McCall Preserve is open to hikers to enjoy sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge, up-close looks at the region’s unique geology, and a transitional zone between the plant communities of wetter Western Oregon and its drier, eastern counterpart. But the main seasonal draw of… Read more »