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For many of us, menu planning for a backpacking trip is a last minute consideration. Stop off at a grocery on the way up to the mountains and grab the essentials: mac and cheese, ramen, oatmeal, a … read more

Across Great Smoky Mountains National Park, miles of interconnected trails meander through lush, green valleys, hug the banks of moss-laden, rocky creeks, and climb through thickets of mountain la … read more

Mention the term "backpacker hostel," and the first image that may come to mind is a no-frills accomodation full of bunk beds and college-age students backpacking around Europe. But, a … read more

Visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a trip into the land of giants. The parks are home to some of the largest trees in the world (sequoias), the tallest granite dome in the Sierra … read more

Weekend backpacking trips are one of the greatest gifts of the summer. You can get so much in just two to three days: a breathtaking vista, a serene mountain lake, a secluded old-growth forest. Th … read more