Trail Journal
Here's what to do if a bear starts following you
Encountering a bear in the wild can be both exhilarating and unnerving, especially if the bear seems to be following you. While bears are generally shy and avoid human contact,...
Here's what to do if a bear starts following you
Encountering a bear in the wild can be both exhilarating and unnerving, especially if the bear seems to be following you. While bears are generally shy and avoid human contact,...
5 tips for first-time backpackers
If you're a first-time backpacker, the prospect of heading out into the wilderness might seem exhilarating but also a little daunting. If so, this article is for you. Below, we offer you five...
5 tips for first-time backpackers
If you're a first-time backpacker, the prospect of heading out into the wilderness might seem exhilarating but also a little daunting. If so, this article is for you. Below, we offer you five...
10 quick and easy DIY snacks for hiking or backpacking
Heading out on a long hike or backpacking trip can't be done without the right food. Packing easy-to-make snacks that provide a burst of energy and taste delicious is essential for...
10 quick and easy DIY snacks for hiking or backpacking
Heading out on a long hike or backpacking trip can't be done without the right food. Packing easy-to-make snacks that provide a burst of energy and taste delicious is essential for...
When moose attack: How hikers can survive an encounter
Moose, the majestic giants of the northern wilderness, are typically docile creatures, but encounters can quickly become dangerous, especially during certain seasons. Understanding moose behavior and knowing how to respond is...
When moose attack: How hikers can survive an encounter
Moose, the majestic giants of the northern wilderness, are typically docile creatures, but encounters can quickly become dangerous, especially during certain seasons. Understanding moose behavior and knowing how to respond is...
How to survive a venomous snakebite
A snakebite, though uncommon, can be a distressing and potentially dangerous situations for hikers or backpackers, especially if a venomous snake (such as a rattlesnake) is involved. Knowing how to respond...
How to survive a venomous snakebite
A snakebite, though uncommon, can be a distressing and potentially dangerous situations for hikers or backpackers, especially if a venomous snake (such as a rattlesnake) is involved. Knowing how to respond...
Here's the best way to prevent tick bites while hiking
As you gear up to hit the trail, the potential threat of tick bites looms in wooded areas, grassy landscapes, and trails. Ticks, tiny arachnids that feed on blood, can...
Here's the best way to prevent tick bites while hiking
As you gear up to hit the trail, the potential threat of tick bites looms in wooded areas, grassy landscapes, and trails. Ticks, tiny arachnids that feed on blood, can...