Indiana has more to offer than farmland and flat ground. Indiana offers loads of diverse hiking trails from canyons to deep forest. Weather you are in a state park, nature park, or a national forest these are five hikes under five miles that anyone can accomplish in a day hike. All trails below allow dogs…
Author: Mark Berry
What To Bring On a Day Hike: The Essentials
A day hike is considered a hike you can finish in a single day typically under 15 miles. If it involves you stoping to setup camp you are falling into the backpacking category. So what all do you need for a day hike? That will all depend on your terrain, length, and weather. No matter…
Top 5 Must Hikes In The Smoky Mountains
Heading to the Smoky Mountains is exciting, but can be overwhelming on which trails to hike. After visiting the Smokies over the years I have listed my favorite five must do hikes in the Smoky Mountains. These hikes include anything from incredible views to towering waterfalls. While planning for any of the hikes below you…
Top 5 Must Visit Indiana State Parks
Indiana has a total of 25 state parks scattered throughout the state. All are unique in their own way and here we are listing our top 5 Indiana State Parks. The parks listed are all kid friendly. The parks/trails allow dogs as long as they are leashed. Please note all Indiana state parks have an…
Backpacking With Alcohol
While backpacking, there is nothing better than setting up camp, sitting beside the fire with a full belly, and sipping on some whiskey/bourbon. Depending on if you are watching your pack weight or just want a convenient way to carry your alcohol around there are some flask options out there. Standard Stanley Flask If you…