The following is adapted with permission from the introduction to Lizzy Wenk's authoritative John Muir Trail, soon to be released in its 5th editions, from Wilderness Press. Why the JMT is a Must-Hike? The John Muir Trail (or, more simply, the JMT) passes through what many backpackers agree is...
Read MoreThis is a guest post by Trekalong intern Robyn Campbell. Thanks to Hollywood, most people picture California as the stereotypical beach scene. But Northern California holds much more than sunny beaches, palm trees, and surfers; the Northern coast has the world's tallest trees. Literally...
Read MoreBryce Canyon is Utah’s smallest national park—-a glistening jewel cast in hues of yellow, pink, orange, and red. But its name is a misnomer because it isn’t a canyon. Canyons are carved by rivers, while Bryce Canyon is actually a series of eroding cliffs on the...
Read MoreTUCSON -- The Arizona Trail (AZT), one of only 11 official National Scenic Trails in the country, is an 800-plus-mile stretch, spanning north-south from the US-Mexico border to Utah. Along the way, a diverse population of hikers, backpackers, cyclists, trail-runners, trail builders, nature enthusiasts, cross-country...
Read MoreFor the third straight year, hiking groups across the country will come together on January 1 to ring in the new year right with one of the simplest, most invigorating activities there is: hiking. First Day Hikes -- for the first time this year, an official...
Read MoreDuring a cold-weather excursion (even a day-hike), having a quick and easy way to start a fire can make the difference between a experiencing the pleasures of our darkest season and hypothermic trauma (or, in extreme cases, death). Luckily, there's a simple way to construct a...
Read MoreAs much as we all would like to believe our physical exertion and stamina out on the trail would make us immune to something like hypothermia, the fact remains that for cold-weather hikers, it will always be a threat and something worth full consideration when...
Read MoreWe at Trekalong seek out adventure all year round, and we want to help you do the same. We consulted Menasha Ridge Press author Victoria Logue, to get the scoop on winter-weather wilderness. Here's a bit excerpted from her book, Hiking and Backpacking: Essential Skills, Equipment,...
Read MoreIf you love our national parks as much as we do, you'll be happy to hear that the folks over at TrailSherpa have just launched ParksFolio, a vast, new photo archive containing breathtaking images out of the National Parks system. Even more, the engine behind the photo journal...
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO -- On Tuesday, Wilderness Press released the second edition of Trees of San Francisco by Mike Sullivan. The first edition, published over 10 years ago, was widely acknowledged for its appeal to the general public, cutting out most scientific and botanical jargon. More a...
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