Explore the USA with a Car Nomad who loves to hike. Mike shares ten underrated US day hikes in this article. Greetings from the dirt paths to all of you Happy Hikers! My name is Mike Rudd and I am an outdoor adventure writer, hiking/outdoors junkie, and part of the...
The Westside is home to the most beautiful medley of people, full of culture and diversity, united by their differences to form a strong and caring community. This strength and commitment is what makes the Westside uniquely capable to overcome the barriers that impact...
Hey there, friends! What a bizarre year it's been. We've been a bit quiet publicly but taking it all in and doing a lot of work behind the scenes over here. With all of our events for 2020 either cancelled or postponed, it actually offered us an opportunity to absorb...
"If you haven't seen anything incredible today, GO OUTSIDE." Back in February I wrote about my return to the outdoors and my goal to get outside more in 2020. While I did a horrible job of actually keeping you all updated on that, I did a really good job of sticking...
I'm not sure I love calling us part of the "fashion" industry, but I guess we are. Our gear is meant to be fun, functional, and I suppose as fashionable as you can get when it comes to hiking t-shirts. It's not that I don't like fashion, it's the entire "fast fashion"...
Happy Earth day yesterday! I mean, we think it should be earth day every day and also, we have no clue what day it is anymore so today, we celebrate! This extra time I've had at home has allowed me to reexamine a lot of my life. I've noticed a few things that I really...
We've loved seeing the creativity over the past few weeks as many of us are adapting to more time at home. Here is a round up of some of our favorite opportunities to explore the great outdoors without ever leaving home: The Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands have...
We are looking to make our blog an inclusive space where our community can share their thoughts, write about their favorite hikes, and get their words into the world. If you are interested in sharing a guest blog post, please contact us directly at...
Over the next few weeks, we will be social distancing ourselves on the local trails and providing a review of each as we go. Please know, we are taking extreme precautions to ensure we are following all regulations for social distancing, including leaving if a trail...
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “wellness?” We tend to hear responses about physical health such as exercise, nutrition or sleep habits. But, have you ever thought about all nine of the contributing factors to your health? It’s time...
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it." I know we are being bombarded with news and every business around has made a statement and everyone has an opinion,...
You know we're all about the snacks! Guest blogger Ashley Braun, MPH, RD, fills us in on the best options to keep you feeling good and going longer on the trail. No matter what type of hike I am preparing for, having tasty nutritious snacks with me is essential. I...