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The Trans-Catalina Trail: Adventures With Anjelica Edition

Trails running along ridges on Catalina island

Ever thought about thru-hiking on an island!? Lucky for you, California has its very own lighter on distance but heavy on the ocean views booty booster thru-hike. The traditional route starts in Avalon and finishes up close to 40 miles at Two Harbors. If you’re looking to have a good time on trail, I highly suggest […]

Hiking for Seasonal Depression – The Healing Power of Nature

Sparks spattered the edges of the fire ring as I stoked the fire on a recent family camping trip. The temperature dropped as the sun slid behind tall pines, extending shadows over our site. It was almost bedtime for the kids, which meant I’d have ample time to stare into the flames and get lost […]

Backpacking In the Rain – How to Enjoy Wet Weather on the Trail

Hikers look over a rainy valley in GSMNP.

Even if your favorite weather is hot and dry, backpacking in the rain can be an absolute joy! The dust has been washed away, leaving the air fresh and the foliage at its greenest. Water droplets smack the canopy overhead in a funky, offbeat pattern. The earth wafts the smell of freshly moistened dirt… my […]