Hiking in Gatlinburg – A Guide To The Best 23 Trails In The Smokies

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Are you looking to go hiking in Gatlinburg? This guide gives you the best 23 trails around the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re looking for easy hikes, hikes with waterfalls, hikes in Cades Cove, or the most challenging trails in Gatlinburg, we have you covered.

The Mountains Are Calling and I Must Prepare – How to Plan for a Hike

Those who go to the mountains must also plan and practice for the hike. We cover the nine cogent questions that every adventurer should ask. If you’re young, strong, and don’t mind suffering, keep trucking. But, if you are the type who wants to be challenged, not crippled, we’ll tell you how to get the most out of your time in the great outdoors.

What To Pack For a Day Hike

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It’s a beautiful day and you are headed out for a hike, but, what to pack for a day hike? Be prepared, that’s the Scout’s Motto. If you want to know what to pack for a day hike, keep reading. However, be prepared for a few dad jokes along the way.

Rio Celeste Costa Rica – 17 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting

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Rio Celeste is a magnificent blue river in Costa Rica featuring a huge waterfall plummeting into a blue pool below. We compiled a list of 13 things that you need to know before visit Rio Celeste like do I need hiking boots? How muddy is it? How do you make sure the water is its signature blue when you visit….

Pidurangala Rock Sri Lanka – Why You Have to Hike It

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Pidurangala Rock mirrors the more famous and popular Sigiriya Rock in so many ways. They are both volcanic hills rising out of the Sri Lankan jungle richly steeped in history. Pidurangala Rock is a short 20 minute walk from Sigiriya Rock. Find out why hiking Pidurangala Rock is the best $3 you can spend in Sri Lanka.

Nine Tips for Hiking Havasu Falls

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Havasu Falls is high on the bucket list for many hikers once they see a picture of the aqua blue water cascading down red rock walls into the crystal pool below. The Havasupai people have been here for over 800 years. If you are able to obtain a permit for this magical place, you will understand why they never left.

Suwannee River State Park: The Practical Guide

Suwannee River State Park

Suwannee River State Park in northern Florida sits on the limestone bluffs about halfway between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. It’s a perfect base camp for canoeing, hiking, or an overnight stop for through paddling on the Suwannee River. Check out our guide to help you to get the most out of this beautiful state park.

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