by Melanie McManus | Sep 18, 2022 | Continental Divide 2022, Trail Journals
Can’t believe I was standing at Crazy Cook Monument this morning, starting my section-hike of the CDT. I’ve thought about this trail for so long – it seemed so wild and daunting. But one day I realized if I was smart, I’d hike it sooner than later....
by Melanie McManus | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
There’s still time to get holiday gifts for the hikers in your life. I went through all of my newer clothing, gear and accessories and came up with my top picks for 2021, along with a short description of what I love about each item. Everything on this list is...
by Melanie McManus | Nov 1, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Nearly 100 miles (160.9 km) of trail unspool through Pictured Rocks, snugged against Lake Superior’s southern shore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or U.P. The paths, which include 42 miles (67.6 km) of the North Country Trail, showcase the...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 9, 2019 | Hiking, Minnesota, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune The Border Route Trail is a 65-mile (105-km) hiking trail that runs through the Boundary Waters. And specifically, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or BWCAW, which lies between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. Many people...
by Melanie McManus | Jun 30, 2019 | Arizona, Hiking, Stories, United States
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Some people dream of hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim. That is, hiking from its South Rim to its North Rim, or vice-versa. And some of these intrepid souls will eventually achieve their dream. I was once such a...
