Camping offers numerous benefits for physical and emotional well-being. Going camping can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall mental health—not to mention the exercise that comes from accompanying physical activities, such as hiking, fishing, and paddling. The Best Tent Camping books are comprehensive guides for...
Read MoreGuest post by Trekalong intern Katie Butts. Choosing to take your next vacation or weekend getaway at a national park means having over 400 options for your next destination. As opposed to some other vacation options, a trip to a national park is often an inexpensive...
Read MoreIf you love our national parks as much as we do, you'll be happy to hear that the folks over at TrailSherpa have just launched ParksFolio, a vast, new photo archive containing breathtaking images out of the National Parks system. Even more, the engine behind the photo journal...
Read MoreNew Guide Features 40 Must-Hike Trails in Greater Chattanooga (Cover image: Brian Stansberry) CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Consistently rated as among the best places to live for outdoor enthusiasts, Chattanooga is located within easy reach of a wide array of paddling, camping, and especially hiking destinations. Now, for the first...
Read MoreWith the federal government having shut down all "nonessential" services effective Tuesday until further notice, gates to national parks across the country have been indefinitely shut. One way for outdoor enthusiasts to show their support for the national park system is to use this opportunity to...
Read MoreWill you spend 30 minutes in Nature, for 30 days straight? We are Wildness (WAW), a hub site for information about wild living, nature, alternative lifestyles, natural diet and wellness, animals and sustainability, has extended this challenge to the world: to spend the month of October devoting...
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 MoreWe are very excited to announce our latest iPhone app, Peaceful Places: New York City! It's a unique app that was built with tourists and locals in mind. The content is based on Menasha Ridge Press' popular pocket-sized travel guide of the same name. With...
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’...
Read MoreJust Passin’ Thru By Winton Porter A book review by Scott Ourth Scott Ourth There are a couple of qualifiers I am compelled to share with you right up front: I have “thru-hiked” the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine I have been a...
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