Miscellaneous
A New 800-Mile Record?
Participate in AZT IN A DAY The speed record for completing the 800-mile Arizona Trail (AZT) by foot is 15 days, 22 hours and 39 minutes by Michael Versteeg in…
Read More10 Tips to Make National Trails Day® Awesome
American Hiking Society’s National Trail Day® (June 2) is this Saturday and we have ten tips to make your experience exceptional. Join the movement: Take the Pledge to help…
Read MoreMedia Agreement
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Read MoreOddities on Trail
When I go hiking with my five year old daughter we always look for “treasures.” These natural discoveries are most often rocks, fossils, wildflowers, shells, and salamanders. But one time…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Consider Section Hiking
I used to dream of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. In these visions, I’d duck out of my everyday responsibilities for five months, give or take, to embark on what…
Read MoreGreat Hiking Trails Around the World
Choosing the trails to be included in Great Hiking Trails of the World was a little like choosing the “world’s best foods.” I based this book on 18,000 miles of my own…
Read MoreTake the 5 R’s of sustainability to the trail.
1) Rethink your consumption. In the long haul, higher quality, more expensive gear will last longer, perform better and leave a smaller footprint than cheaply made items that get thrown…
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