Two of America’s most beloved long-distance trails—the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Appalachian Trail (AT)—are facing serious challenges. Recent coverage reveals that storm damage and federal budget cuts have left major portions of these trails in disrepair, straining both hikers and the volunteer networks that maintain them. Read the full story on AP News. […]
Beginner’s Guide to Caving: The Best Caves for Beginners to Explore
If you’re interested in taking on the challenge of your first caving adventure: start here! Stacey Slamka, avid hiker and caving enthusiast, features a simple list of beginner-friendly caving experiences with tours ranging in length and difficulty levels: Mammoth Cave National Park Known as the world’s longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky […]
Black Elk Peak: the Peak of Many Names
Stacey Slamka, avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, shares a page from her book of hiking around America to feature context and culture of Black Elk Peak: the highest point in South Dakota! The Peak of Many Names Harney Peak Did you know that Black Elk Peak is known by numerous names? Although it is now […]
Warnings for Hikers at Yellowstone National Park
This year is the year you take on Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana! But before you set off on your adventure, heed these warnings for experienced hiking enthusiast, Stacey Slamka: Dunraven Pass is Still Closed Although all roads leading to Yellowstone National Park are now open for the summer season, Dunraven Pass […]
Tap Into Your Inner Explorer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Find out why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited US National Park by tapping into your inner explorer this Spring 2025! Stacey Slamka, Hiking Enthusiast, shares key features of the Smokies to enjoy during your next hike: Discover Early Appalachian Life Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the top most visited US […]