Valerie Askren, author of Five-Star Trails: Louisville & So. Indiana, takes the time to look at the world around her and reminds us that the beauty of nature is never that far away. “There’s an increased emphasis on thinking global but hiking local, and we’re trying...
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We've all been there before: sitting on our couches or at our desks, or standing in a checkout line flipping wistfully through inspirational photos on our phones. Then we go home, halfheartedly work out just to get it over with, and go to sleep to do it...
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Diane Stresing, author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland, shared with the American Hiking Society why she loves participating in the First Day Hike program on New Year's Day. Thousands of people will start the First Day of the New Year with a hike. Why?...
Read MoreI returned to the Appalachian Trail this summer for the first time since stepping off in November 2014, after completing my final research hike. The summer of 2014—well, actually, the late spring, summer, and early fall of 2014—was packed with hikes along the Appalachian Trail in...
Read MoreThanksgiving is over and you've woken from your food coma. Rather than succumbing to the post-holiday wobble, why not lace up your hiking boots, grab family and friends, and hit the trails or streets. Here are five hikes throughout the U.S. to get you moving and...
Read MoreYou often hear the phrase, “The Best of Both Worlds.” That’s often used to describe something that combines two things you love. Hot chocolate AND marshmallows, cheese AND crackers … you get the picture. I had a weekend a few years ago when I was...
Read MoreA backpack is arguably the most important piece of your hiking equipment. It needs to withstand the weight of your gear and allow you to hike comfortably over a long distance. As a conventional backpacker, you may be hesitant to take the leap to an ultralight...
Read MoreBackpacking is becoming more mainstream, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is doing it comfortably. How many times have you thrown your pack down in frustration over its weight, realized you had packed way too many things, or even cut a trip short because...
Read MoreFajitas are easy to make and fun to eat. Make good use of your cast-iron skillet this weekend and sauté some fresh veggies with this recipe from A Fork in the Trail. Chicken Fajitas Makes 4-6 servings 2/3 cup onion 1/3 cup sweet red peppers 1/3 cup sweet green peppers 1/3 cup plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive...
Read MoreWe all love vacations. We work long hours to earn those few precious days of freedom with family and friends. I personally love to grab my pack and hit the trail the moment I can, preferably to a state or national park with no cell phone...
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