Notes From The Trail
The end of January is often a New Years resolution checkpoint. Whether you’re getting outdoors more, exercising or cutting down on screen time - it’s important to give yourself credit for making it happen! Though as the year progresses, it can be easy to drop them or practice them less frequently. One of our resolutions every year is to do right by the planet and practice environmentally friendly habits. It’s a resolution that’s critical to maintain year-round!
In need of a couple ideas to get started, for everything from outdoor adventure to everyday lifestyle? We’ve got you covered with five eco-friendly resolutions.
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the mountains are calling. Spring is finally here, which means that our favorite trails and hillsides are being painted by the striking colors of the country’s most captivating wildflowers and spring flowers. A quick guide for what to see in what region is as follows: East Coast locations like Washington, DC are known for spectacular cherry blossoms. The PNW houses magnificent tulips and alpine wildflowers in the mountains, and southern regions like Texas have beautiful bluebonnet displays. If you’re in the Southwest, California has amazing desert blooms, poppies and other various wildflowers.
That said, we’ve picked out some quality spots across the country to get your fix of your favorite outdoor playground adorned in pretty colors.
With thru-hike season in full effect, everyone is either knee deep in their summer excursions or preparing for takeoff. With boundless options for where to plan your next thru-hike, there’s also a plethora of fun, interesting (and occasionally mysterious) facts about our favorite US trails. Some are more exciting than others, but it brings us joy to know there’s always something new to be discovered on our most esteemed thru hikes.