Carol Kaufman, of the New York Times, posted a worthwhile entry to NYT.com's writing blog, Draft, about the benefits of taking your creative impulses outside. Here's part of what she had to say: I stumbled upon my ideal writing conditions quite by accident. When a particularly troublesome...
Read MoreAn activity many still associate only with the wild, untouched throes of Mother Nature, hiking is taking root in urban cores all across our major cities, as well. Urban hiking is a growing trend among today's city-dwellers, as a way of staying fit while also discovering otherwise unnoticed pockets...
Read MoreCincinnati hiking expert and author Tammy York shared with Cincinnati Children's Hospital some tips for staying safe while out on the trail with the family this summer. From carrying enough water (at least 6 oz/person/mile) and DEET-free protection from insects/critters to tips on how to keep...
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area is home to one of the richest, most hike-able landscapes in the continental U.S. But the fact is, according to local author and outdoor expert Jane Huber, there are hundreds of hiking spots around the Bay even life-long residents...
Read MoreNext month, Menasha Ridge Press will release its update to 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco, and we at Trekalong couldn't be more jealous of the Bay Area folks who will get to reap the benefits. But, that doesn't mean the rest of us can't enjoy...
Read MoreKevin Revolinski, prolific outdoor author and hiking/camping expert from Madison, WI, took today to paint an intimate portrait of the Wisconsin River, the state's longest river. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Courtesy TheMadTraveler.com[/caption] They say you never step in the same river twice. On the Wisconsin River it can also...
Read MoreOur National Parks present us with the richest exposure to the most elements of nature of all our natural reserves. That's part of what makes them so important and well-loved. The extra-ruggedness of their wild terrain can also yield, however, a sense of intimidation for...
Read MoreSpring is in the air and that means it is time for the first picnic of the year! Whether you're planning a romantic afternoon or fun family outing, make sure you know what to bring with you. Some basic, but commonly forgotten supplies are below but...
Read MoreMenasha Ridge Press has revealed the cover to their upcoming hiking guide: Five Star Trails: Chattanooga! It's orange and sports a beautiful vista from up high in the Tennessee mountains. We'll share more about this book as it gets closer to being finished (it's not...
Read MoreWinton Porter strikes again! We found this article smack dab on the front page of the Atlanta Journal's Sunday Travel section. Here is the opening piece, but click on through and read every word of what reporter Bo Emerson had to say about Just Passin’...
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