
Autumn in Parc National de la Jacques Cartier
Where I live in Maine, for weekend adventures, I have a “can I get there and back again...

Backpacking Nagano Prefecture in Japan
A flower of snow On your shoulder seems to say: Welcome to Nagano! Keiko Yoshida – Nagano City...

Memorial Day
When my unit returned from its Operation Iraqi Freedom mobilization, I had a conversation with my friend, Jimmy....

Backcountry with Dogs
Knowing Where to Go When I was stationed in Alaska, my ex-wife and I adopted a dog from...

Backpacking with Autistic Children
Backpacking is a really exciting experience for a lot of kids. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...

New Permit Requirements on AT in Shenandoah
Starting this month, you will now be required to buy a permit at Recreation.gov in order to complete...

The Best Thru-Hiking Videos
User-created thru-hiking videos are a great way to get through winter, even as early-bird Appalachian Trail folks gear...

A Spring Trip to a Bold Coast
We were looking for a spring destination, and we found an excellent trip along Maine’s dramatic Bold Coast....

Old, Reliable Gear – Bal Taschit
One of my biggest gripes about backpacking is the overstated focus on gear. When I completed my first...

Destination: Katahdin Woods & Waters Monument
Over the course of August 2020, I visited Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument twice. This marvelous and...