by Melanie McManus | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog, Connecticut, Hiking, Massachusetts, United States
The New England Trail, or NET, is one of our 11 National Scenic Trails, and the shortest by far. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy! I thru-hiked it in September 2017 with my husband, Ed. Here is some basic information, plus hard-earned tips, to get you...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 19, 2019 | Blog, Hiking
Trail angels, as their name implies, are lovely people. They are hiking fans and people who love nature, the trails and the great outdoors. And they love helping people. The Appalachian Trail, considered the granddaddy of America’s long-distance hiking trails,...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Hiking
When you’re new to anything, you’ve got to learn the jargon. Whether we’re talking a new job, hobby or activity, everything has a language of its own. Same with hiking. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (among regular links) to products...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Hiking
There are a lot of different ways to hike. And no particular hiking style is better than another. Let me say that again: No particular hiking style is better than another.Most hikers are wonderful, friendly people. They’re supportive of others. They want you to...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, Hiking
Hiking umbrellas aren’t something you hear being discussed a lot. I never even knew there was such a thing until several years ago, when I began long-distance hiking in earnest. So what is a hiking umbrella? Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links (among...