What do you get hikers or backpackers? Whether they are male or female these items will be perfect gifts for any hiker to fit any budget. Socks and…More Socks for Hikers and Backpackers Getting socks as a kid was always a disappointment. As an adult and hiker, a good pair of socks are a dream…
Category: Hiking
Shades State Park The 6 Ravine Challenge
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring in this article is Shades State Park. Shades is located in the Far West part of the state near the Indiana/Illinois state…
Pokagon State Park Hell’s Pointe Hiking Challenge
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring is Pokagon State Park. Pokagon is located in the North -East part of the state near the Indiana/Michigan state line. This park…
Multiple Uses for a Hydration Bladder When Hiking
A Hydration Bladder is a type of hydration system that is made of plastic. The bladder stores in a backpack and the hose comes out of the packs access points near the shoulders to provide hands free water sipping. Hydration bladders range in sizes from 1-3 liters. While hiking, it is recommended to take at…
Hiking Mt. Leconte In The Smoky Mountains
Over the years and many trips to The Great Smoky Mountains my wife and I kept talking about hiking to the top of Mt. Leconte. The second highest hikeable point in the Smokies at 6,593ft. As usual, it was never the right time. We weren’t ready mentally or physically. Mainly lots of excuses and procrastination….