This page contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support! Looking to get a new hiker or backpacker a fun yet useful gift? You're in the right place! Getting serious about hiking can be confusing and expensive. Most of my suggestions are much-needed items but I've thrown in a couple of fun ones. Plus everything is under $40! Compass Everyone needs a compass and more importantly, how ... Read More
Hiking
Go backpacking? Am I ready?
I'm a well-tread day hiker through and through. Recently me and my husband have been contemplating taking it up a notch to backpacking. We know we won't be thru-hikers but doing a 4 or 5 day hike would be exhilarating. But I'm not sure I'm ready. I have so many questions and doubts. About 3 years ago I got it stuck in my head that I was going to walk the John Muir Trail. I researched all kinds of things ie trails, gear, weather. So, for a test run, we would do an overnight trip not far from ... Read More
Basic Hiking 101: A guide to hiking for the total beginner
This page contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Many thanks! Always wanted to take up hiking but unsure of something’s and too afraid to ask? You’re in the right place. Hiking is great but plenty of hiking sites contain lots of words that don’t quite make sense. Words like spur trail, through hiker, blaze. Yes, hiking is walking in nature. How hard can it be? There are many factors to weigh when ... Read More
Nashville’s most popular hike: Radnor Lake
Many top hike lists of Nashville place Radnor Lake at or near the top. It's been many years since I'd been there so I had to check it out. Located only 8 miles from downtown, Radnor Lake is a true city oasis. Let's see if it lives up to the hype of the best hike in Nashville. Radnor Lake is a man made lake that was built to provide water to steam engines on the nearby railroad tracks. Even while in use by the railroad, the lake became a habitat for many types of birds. A few developers ... Read More