5-Star Trails Archives - Wilderness Press Blog

Why the AZT Belongs on Your Hiking Bucket List

Posted on January 2, 2014

TUCSON -- 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...

First Day Hikes Starts Year On Right Foot

Posted on December 26, 2013

by Tanya Twerdowsky

For 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...

We Are Wildness 30 Day Challenge

Posted on October 1, 2013

by Tanya Twerdowsky

Will you spend 30 minutes in Nature, for 30 days straight? We are Wildness (WAW), a hub site for information about wild living, nature, alternative lifestyles, natural diet and wellness, animals and sustainability, has extended this challenge to the world: to spend the month of October devoting...

If You Love Trails More than Treadmills

Posted on April 19, 2013

by Travis Bryant

Don't miss out on this year's Nature's Gym Fun Days across the country! REI and Merrell have teamed up to celebrate getting fit in the outdoors, as opposed to a stinky gym. There are still seven events left on REI's calendar, which you can check out here. Events include fun things like group...