7 Fall Hikes Near DC
Fall is a great time of year to get out for a hike. Relishing the cooler air, moving through crisp leaves, and finding time to realign life are just a few of the many...
Fall is a great time of year to get out for a hike. Relishing the cooler air, moving through crisp leaves, and finding time to realign life are just a few of the many...
Distance: A short walk from wherever you can find legal parking in the neighborhood Elevation gain: negligible Bathrooms: Available at the many strip malls along the way, but none at the HP Raina: December 2013...
Three adults tested this pack over the course of several weeks. We all reached the same conclusion: this pack is comfortable. Pros: Comfortable Compresses well Large capacity Easy to roll and secure top Straps adjust...
Distance: 1 mile, RT Elevation gain: 400 feet Bathrooms: Only port-a-potties in the parking lot and at the top when we were there, but it seems as if actual bathrooms will be opening when the weather is...
Distance: 1 mile, RT on a paved path Elevation gain: 330 feet Bathrooms: Located at the visitor’s center Jill: March 2012 I procrastinated for weeks on this summit report because there are just so many other...
Highest Point East of the Mississippi River! Distance: 0.1 mile, RT (though my fitbit logged close to 1 mile RT – some of that was wandering around at the top) Elevation gain: 100 feet...
REVIEW: Youth Hydration Pack This Outdoor Products pack is a MUST HAVE for hikers and other active adults with kids old enough to carry them! Three kids (ages 7, 5, and 4) tested these...
Love is in the air, and we’re reflecting on the important things in life: family, friends, and gear. If you’re looking for something to gift your favorite hiker or yourself, check out the...
Raina What a productive and enjoyable year. Inside of 12 months, I had the honor of seeing 21 state highpoints. I feel lucky to visit corners of our great country that I wouldn’t...
Date: April 2014 Jill, followed by Raina a few days later Elevation: 4,139 feet Distance: Drive up via a sketchy dirt road Bathrooms: None Jill’s Take I love driving on I-81. I love...
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