Category: Hiking

Exploring Roxborough State Park

When we go exploring, we want to tackle the biggest and best site we can. The more extreme, the better… right? Not so fast. Sometimes, the smaller parks that at first glance may not seem to offer much, are actually hidden gems. Case in point: Roxborough State Park. In this handy guide, Colorado Springs Independent provides a useful brief of the… Read more →

Great Basin National Park

For any outdoorsmen interested in exploring the beauty of the landscape of the Western United States, the options for places to camp, travel and hike are virtually limitless. There is so much incredible terrain out west and not nearly enough time to explore every nook and cranny.  However, for anyone venturing into the Southwestern States, the Great Basin National Park,… Read more →

10 Memorable Hikes

Hiking provides a joy unlike any other. It combines the serenity of the outdoors with the necessary yet revitalizing vim and vigor of an intense workout. And best of all? It pays off dividends– and not just for your body and mind. The joy that one gets when reaching the crest of the hill, combined and the magnificent view it… Read more →

5 Reasons Everybody Should Hike

Whether you’re looking to get into shape, lower your stress level, or simply give your brain a break and spend some quality time with nature, hiking is the answer. Assuming that you haven’t lead a completely inactive lifestyle up to this point, you can follow a few simple steps and start hiking immediately. Now if it’s motivation you’re lacking, consider… Read more →