Hiking is one of our favorite hobbies. It’s a great way to get exercise, experience beautiful scenery, and it’s usually FREE!
In this hiking blog, we cover everything from what to wear during what season, hiking guides, and what gear to always have on your back.
What To Pack In Your Hiking Pack:
Hiking Tips:
- How To Find The Best Hiking Trails
- Best Websites To Buy Hiking Gear
- Resources For Finding USED Hiking Gear
What To Wear Hiking:
Having the right gear for a hiking adventure will improve your comfort and safety on the trail.
Jake and I personally like to hike in merino wool because it is breathable, odor-resistant, and quick-drying. We have great recommendations for our favorite footwear for all adventure types.
- Altra Lone Peak Hiking Boots Review
- Unbound Merino Reviews (Men’s Guide | Women’s Guide)
- IsoBaa Merino Wool Review
- Wildly Good Socks Review
- Guide For What To Wear Winter Hiking
- Best Shoes For River Hiking
Hiking in Different Climates & Conditions:
Favorite Hiking Destinations:
Over the years, we have covered hundreds of miles of epic trails. To share our absolute favorite places, we put together comprehensive guides for each hike. In this hiking blog, we have broken it down into our favorite hikes in each state.
Favorite Hiking Destinations in Arizona
- Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ
- Soldier’s Pass in Sedona, AZ
- West Fork in Sedona, AZ
- Antelope Canyon near Page, AZ
- Aravaipa Canyon in Southeast Arizona
- Fossil Creek near Pine, AZ
Favorite Hiking Destinations in California
Favorite Hiking Destinations in Colorado
- Blue Lakes near Telluride, CO
- Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs, CO
- How To Summit Mt. Sneffel’s near Telluride, CO
- Ice Lake & Island Lake near Ouray, CO
- Columbine Lake near Ouray, CO
Favorite Hiking Destinations in Hawaii
Favorite Hiking Destinations in Oregon
Favorite Hiking Destinations in Utah
- The Subway Hike in Zion National Park
- Fifth Water Hot Springs near Salt Lake City, UT
- The Wave near Kanab, UT
- Little Wild Horse near Green River, UT
- Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park
- Kanarra Creek in Kannaraville, UT
- Angel’s Landing & Observation Point in Zion National Park
Top Hikes in Each State (or Island):
Ultimate Hiking Guides
- St. Lucia Hiking Guide (including best waterfall hikes)
- Top 6 Hikes in Stowe, VT
- Best Slot Canyons in Utah
- 3 Epic Slot Canyons in California
- Best Hikes in Vail, CO (including Best Fall Color Hikes in Vail)
- 15 Best Hikes in Sedona, AZ
- Medicine Bow in Wyoming Hiker’s Guide
- 5 Best Colorado Lake Hikes
Also, be sure to check out our complete National Park & State Park Guides.