Trail Notes

Trekking Poles: Do You Really Need Them? A Beginner's Guide

Trekking Poles: Do You Really Need Them? A Begi...

Two sticks and a lot of questions. A practical guide to trekking poles — whether you need them, how to size them, and how to use them the right way.

Trekking Poles: Do You Really Need Them? A Begi...

Two sticks and a lot of questions. A practical guide to trekking poles — whether you need them, how to size them, and how to use them the right way.

How to Choose Hiking Footwear: Boots, Shoes, or Trail Runners?

How to Choose Hiking Footwear: Boots, Shoes, or...

Boots, hiking shoes, or trail runners? A practical guide to choosing footwear that matches where — and how — you actually walk.

How to Choose Hiking Footwear: Boots, Shoes, or...

Boots, hiking shoes, or trail runners? A practical guide to choosing footwear that matches where — and how — you actually walk.

Walking with Kids: Simple Ways to Make Family Walks Fun (and Safe)

Walking with Kids: Simple Ways to Make Family W...

A family walk doesn't have to end in tears or tantrums. With small goals, a few simple games, and the right snacks, a short stroll can become a habit the...

Walking with Kids: Simple Ways to Make Family W...

A family walk doesn't have to end in tears or tantrums. With small goals, a few simple games, and the right snacks, a short stroll can become a habit the...

Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry, Safe, and Actually Enjoy a Wet Trail

Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry, Safe, and ...

A gray forecast doesn't have to cancel your walk. Here's how to pack, dress, and plan so a rainy trail becomes one of your best hikes.

Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry, Safe, and ...

A gray forecast doesn't have to cancel your walk. Here's how to pack, dress, and plan so a rainy trail becomes one of your best hikes.

The Ten Essentials for a Day Hike: What to Pack

The Ten Essentials for a Day Hike: What to Pack

A practical, beginner-friendly guide to the Ten Essentials — the small set of items every day hiker should carry, from navigation and water to shelter.

The Ten Essentials for a Day Hike: What to Pack

A practical, beginner-friendly guide to the Ten Essentials — the small set of items every day hiker should carry, from navigation and water to shelter.

Eat, Drink, Keep Walking: Simple Fuel for a Day Out

Eat, Drink, Keep Walking: Simple Fuel for a Day...

How much water and which snacks actually make a day walk feel easy — simple, practical fuel tips for casual walkers.

Eat, Drink, Keep Walking: Simple Fuel for a Day...

How much water and which snacks actually make a day walk feel easy — simple, practical fuel tips for casual walkers.