When you're on a thru-hike, the days can easily blend together. This is where a hiking journal can come in handy! Pack a notebook to document every detail of the journey—it'll be worth its weight in gold one day. If you're on the fence about lugging around a few extra ounces...
Read MoreThis salsa from A Fork in the Trail combines sweet and spice with a hint of smokiness; it's delicious served with toasted tortillas or tortilla chips or added to a chicken or turkey wrap. Tropical Salsa Makes two servings 2 tablespoons lime juice 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained well 3⁄4 cup plum...
Read MoreIn honor of the Great American Campout this Saturday, here are some reasons why you should pack your bag, gas up the car, and sleep under the stars this weekend. If nothing else, pitch a tent in your backyard or cowboy camp in the comfort of...
Read MoreAfter the first few hiking trips of the season, trail mix gets a bit...
Read MoreSummertime in Manhattan is delightful. Ellen Levitt, author of the just-released Walking Manhattan, shared with us her top five lush, shaded city parks to explore when the summer sun is beating down. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, check out these walks and learn...
Read MoreIf you're looking for some last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, you've come to the right place. Why not give Dad the gift of adventure! Pair one of these books with a picnic lunch or a weekend getaway, and you're golden: Best Tent Camping: Kentucky—If you're looking...
Read MoreI love trails. Long trails. Short trails. Technical trails. Urban trails. Popular trails. Secret trails. So with today being National Trails Day, I sat down to pick the perfect trail for my celebration. Which oasis of dirt would my feet grace in honor of this better-than-Christmas day? And when I...
Read MoreThe names of hiking trails are often straightforward and self-explanatory — they are chosen for a point of interest, or perhaps a trail leader or volunteer who helped blaze the original path. But every so often, a catchy or unusual trail name comes along that defies...
Read MoreThis recipe from A Fork in the Trail only sounds fancy and complicated—it's actually simple to throw together and will satisfy your post-hike hunger pains. Pasta Carbonara Makes two servings 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon dried onion 3 tablespoons scrambled egg mix 1⁄2 pound spaghetti (uncooked measurement) 1-inch x 1-inch x...
Read MoreNo single American has done more to preserve our wilderness than John Muir, the Scottish-born naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club. Muir had already become the most ardent defender of the American wilderness by 1903 when he guided President Theodore Roosevelt on a three-day...
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