Alan Greenfield 
Waterproof backpacks can be lifesavers. The last thing you want is your personal belongings inside your backpack to get soaked and damaged. And if you’re like most people, you carry valuable and expensive items in your bag, so it’s important to keep them away from water. We have tested every backpack we could get our …
One of the biggest things that the Chattachoochee-Oconee National Forest has going for it is proximity. Being less that 2 hours from the fringes of the 8th largest metro area in the US (Atlanta), lots of people can access this are for a day or a weekend. That makes it a popular getaway option for …
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, Cherokee National Forest is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Covering over 640,000 acres, the forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers a plethora of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and even hunting in certain areas of the forest. For folks who are …
So you want to start hiking? I endorse the idea! A hiking hobby will open up exploration opportunities you didn’t even know were all around you, and give something interesting to do as often as you want. A quick trip to a hiking shop, though, will leave you with the impression that the only way …
The Big Walker Scenic Byway is one of our favorite drives through the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. The route takes travelers on a 16-mile journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the area. The byway is named after Big Walker Mountain, which is one of the highest peaks in the region. The drive …
We love the Smoky Mountains, and Great Smoky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the range, along with places like Shenandoah. The Smokies are “softer” and more accessible in many ways that the Rocky Mountains. Comparing the Smokies to a place like Glacier National Park, it feels like you can explore …
Glacier National Park is one of America’s gems. Full of rugged land and wildlife, it has a distinctly Northern Rockies feel. More “wild” than the incredible national parks to the south and west. Along with places like Yosemite and Yellowstone, we view it as a go-to national park that everyone needs to see in the …
Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors, and having the right footwear is essential to ensure a comfortable and safe experience! With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right footwear for your hiking needs. It used to be that the only footwear option for hikers was a hiking …
