Contributed by Meghan Walker I woke to the sound of loud rapping on the window of our van, with police lights flashing behind the curtains. I could barely register my husband nudging me through my sleepy haze, as the pounding... I woke to the sound of loud rapping on the window of our van, with police lights flashing behind the curtains. I could barely register my husband nudging me through my sleepy haze, as the pounding on the window got...

Contributed by Mecca R. Dennehy. Mecca works at a dog rescue and when she’s not at the kennel, she’s out exploring with her two rescue pups, Finn and Ruby. She has logged hundreds of miles on trail with her pups.... We’ve compiled a list of tips for how to pack when you’re going hiking with your dog as well as a comprehensive packing list for day hikes with your dog. Save this page in your bookmarks and you’ll never leave...

(Words: Mikaela Mulhall) So you’re thinking about doing a thru-hike? You’re imagining days on end of expansive views, inspiring landscapes, introspection and new friends with trail names like “Bigfoot” and “Meadowlark”. All these things (and more) are likely to happen... So you’re thinking about doing a thru-hike? There is some basic info and helpful hints that every first time thru-hiker should know. Follow these “7 Hiker Trash Commandments” and your first thru-hike will be a little less of a sufferfest.