A Crazy Hike Along the Arizona Trail (AZT)

A Crazy Hike Along the Arizona Trail (AZT)

The Arizona Trail, or AZT, is one of America's 11 National Scenic Trails. It runs from Arizona's border with Mexico due north to its border with Utah. During this northerly trek, the trail unspools nearly 800 miles (1,288 km), passing east of major cities such as...

Pickleball Is a Fast-Growing Sport

Pickleball Is a Fast-Growing Sport

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America today. The game, popularized by seniors, is now played by folks of all ages. Some colleges, universities and even high schools have teams and/or are teaching kids to play. The game is a combination of tennis,...

Hike through the Boundary Waters on the BRT

Hike through the Boundary Waters on the BRT

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 canoe the BWCAW, but very few people...

Rim to Rim Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Rim to Rim Hiking in the Grand Canyon

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 dreamer. I'd first read about people going "rim to rim"...

Why Hiking Is Becoming So Popular

Why Hiking Is Becoming So Popular

Everyone is hiking these days. Especially on long-distance trails. Hiking is surging in popularity not only across the U.S., but all around the world. Experts aren’t positive why this is happening, but believe one reason is the popularity of the book “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed.

Hiking the Laugavegur Trail

Hiking the Laugavegur Trail

Iceland's Laugavegur Trail is famed for leading hikers past lava fields and across glaciers. The route also showcases natural hot springs, black arctic deserts and lush valleys. Most impressive, the trail is considered one of the world's most beautiful hikes. I first...

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