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Hi, I'm Samantha Panzera. I love taking off on adventures, traveling, and spending lots of time in the mountains. I especially love hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, and rock climbing. I started Adventure Hike Travel to help others get outside into our beautiful world. I aim to inspire, empower, and equip others to start going on their own adventures.

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Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country

Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country

By darlenepanzera | April 8, 2019

Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country By Darlene Panzera For years I heard my in-laws rave about their adventures in and around Lancaster, PA. They’d make me jealous as they’d talk about the mouth-watering homemade food served in the restaurants, the large production theater shows, and how the Amish community farmed their land, sewed quilts, and drove horse and buggies around town. Last fall, my husband and I had the chance to go over there ourselves, and we were not disappointed. I would highly recommend taking a weekend trip of at least three days, possibly four or more, if you have the time, to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside, savor some of the delicious home-made pies, and visit all the unique markets, shows, shops, and restaurants, and activities in the area. 1.   Visit the Sight & Sound Theater. Every year this faith-based company brings the Bible to life on stage with unbelievably epic detailed sets, costuming, and musical productions featuring a large cast of talented actors and actresses. One of the largest theaters in the nation, the interior is designed so that the performers and yes-live animals-can come up through the aisles, props can float over heads, curtains can unfurl to reveal stages on three sides, all making guests feel they are an interactive part of the show. One of the biggest thrills, especially for young children is to see how they bring the animals up on stage. We’re talking horses, zebra, camels, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens-what a sight to see! www.Sight-Sound.com 2.  Another interactive show with spectacular special effects is, “Jacob’s Choice,” at the F/X Theater located at the Plain & Fancy Farm where you can experience Amish life as viewed through film screen clips, live actors, spray mist, and surround-sound. While it only takes about 30 minutes to enjoy, there is also a gift shop located at the entrance to pick up some souvenirs, and buggy rides, farmland tours, Amish homestead and one-room school tours at this location that also make up the Amish Experience. www.amishexperience.com 3. Amish-run restaurants! There are so many choices it is hard to visit them all. Two of our absolute favorites were Katie’s Kitchen (we ate there twice!) which has the best breakfast with homemade bread and strawberry jam I have ever tasted. Now keep in mind, that I can my own strawberry jams, and nothing I’ve ever made compares to this! We brought some home. The waitresses are all dressed in their Amish attire and another thing that amazed me was how polite and genuinely sweet they all were. katieskitchen.com We also had the chance to eat at Dienner Country Restaurant buffet and I would go back again in a heartbeat. Absolutely LOVED this place! All of the homemade food is simply delicious using natural ingredients with the most incredible flavor. www.dienners.com   We also heard that Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant and Bakery, Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant, Yoder’s Restaurant & Buffet, Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant, Miller’s Smorgasbord,…

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LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review. So what exactly is the LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking? The Lifestraw Go Water Filter Bottle filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.99 percent of protozoa, including giardia, cryptosporidium and e-coli.

LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review

By Samantha Panzera | March 23, 2019

No one wants to go on a trip and get sick, whether it is a vacation or a backpacking adventure. Filtering the water you drink while out on the trail is extremely important. No mater how pristine the water may appear to be, there is always the chance that there could be bacteria or a parasite such as Giardia that can cause illness. So for today’s hiking gear review, I will be featuring the LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking. Quick Disclaimer: I bought my LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with my own money and have no obligation to write a positive review everything written is my own personal opinions after using this product on multiple hiking and backpacking trips.  I bought my LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with a 2 stage filter straw 3 years ago and I absolutely love it. I try to get out and do a hike at least once every two weeks and I usually can hit the trail every week during the summer months. I bring my LifeStraw water filter with me on every hike, clipped onto my day pack. Hiking primarily in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, streams are plentiful, and I enjoy not having to always fill my 2 liter Hydration Bladder Water Bag to full capacity. I know that on most hikes I am constantly passing by rivers and streams and the end destination is often to a beautiful alpine lake where I can fill up my LifeStraw. When backpacking this past summer I would stop and get fresh water at every stream. It was nice not having to wait 30 minutes for water purification iodine tablets to make the water safe to drink. This decreased the need to carry as much water which lightened my pack load while backpacking by quite a bit. When trekking over 35 miles with extreme elevation gains, my worn out body and fatigued legs greatly appreciated cutting out every extra pound that I possibly could.  So what exactly is the LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking? The Lifestraw Go Water Filter Bottle filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.99 percent of protozoa, including giardia, cryptosporidium, and e-coli. It uses an advanced hollow fiber membrane (0.2 microns) to remove waterborne bacteria and protozoa up to 4,000 liters (1,000 gallons). After filtering 1,000 gallons, replacement hollow fiber membrane cartridges are available. The carbon capsule in the Life Straw can reduce bad taste, chlorine and organic chemical matter for up to 100 liters (26 gallons). This cool water filter weighs only 7.8 oz (221 g) and has a sleek design. It is great for backpacking, eliminating the need to carry some bulkier pumps that weigh 15 oz or more. Using the Life Straw is simple. Just simply fill from a stream or pond. Scoop water from the closest stream, puddle or pond, and drink. No need to pump or wait for chemicals to react. It is…

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15 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Adventure Don't settle for ordinary, get out there and find your adventure! Here are 15 quotes to motivate you to take that journey.

15 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Adventure

By Samantha Panzera | August 25, 2018

Don’t settle for ordinary, get out there and find your adventure! Here are 15 quotes to motivate you to take that  journey.  “Spontaneity is the best kind of adventure” “Always take the scenic route” – Unknown  “If you don’t do wild things while you’re young, you’ll have nothing to smile about when you’re old.” – Unknown “You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” – Greg Child “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Life is an adventure. Take risks.” “Doubly Happy, However, Is The Man To Whom Lofty Mountain Tops Are Within Reach.” -John Muir “Without New Experiences, Something Inside Of Us Sleeps, The Sleeper Must Awaken. – Frank Herbert “I Go To Nature Every Day For Inspiration In The Day’s Work. -Frank Lloyd Wright “Log Off, Shut Down… Go Outside!” ” I walked slowly to enjoy this freedom, and when I came out of the mountains, I saw the sky over the prairie, and I thought that if heaven was real, I hoped it was a place I never had to go, for this earth was greater than any paradise.” – Daniel J. Rice “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” -Frank Lloyd Wright “The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” -Henry David Thoreau Back to Blog You Might Also Like P. Graham Dunn Not All Who Wander are Lost Arrow Feather 5 x 10 Wood Plank Design Hanging Sign Primitives by Kathy Box Sign-Travel is, 3×5 inches, Black, White MRC Wood Products Adventure Awaits Rustic Wooden Plank Sign 5×10 Adventure Awaits Hanging Wall Sign, 12″ Wood Round, Green Trees Brown Background, Rustic Home Decor, Woodland Baby Shower Decorations,Hickory Hollow Designs (Adventure Awaits (Dark Walnut)) Similar Blog Posts 20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust 25 JOHN MUIR QUOTES TO INSPIRE WANDERLUST 15 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You To Get Out There 25 Hiking Quotes To Inspire Your Next Daring Adventure 10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors Want To Fill Your Life With Adventure? Join our newsletter for an adrenaline-fueled journey! Receive exclusive updates on travel tips, gear reviews, epic hikes, captivating stories, and inspiration to turn your dreams into reality. Don’t just dream it, live it! Get Out There!

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Driving Around O’ahu: 7 Best Stops In 1 Day

Driving Around O’ahu: 7 Best Stops In 1 Day

By darlenepanzera | July 28, 2018

During our last vacation to Hawai’i, our family stayed in Waikiki and decided to rent a car-for just one day-to drive around the island of O’ahu and see the sights. What can you see in a day? If we had wanted to visit every place along our loop around the island, or even spend much time at any one location, it would have required 2 days or more. But we just wanted a taste of what the island had to offer. We figured we could go back to the more prominent locations like The Polynesian Cultural Center, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, Kualoa Ranch, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor on a different day when we had more time, as each of those places require a half day or more to fully explore. Below is a collection of the stops we chose, along with the highlights of each one. Enjoy! And if you have been there and have a comment to add, we’d love to hear from you! Dole Plantation Gift Shop From Waikiki we took H1 west to H2 which led us through the lush center part of the island to our first stop-The Dole Plantation. As with most stops around O’ahu, parking can be tricky if you do not get there early. We knew we wanted to make the most of our day, so we started off on our adventure first thing in the morning. The Dole Plantation has an enormous gift shop featuring the largest amount of pineapple treats and products we have ever seen, including a concession stand serving pineapple ice cream. The portions are large and very sweet. The gift shop also has a wide variety of the usual shirts, jewelry, and souvenirs. We bought a bag of pineapple chocolates! So good! Outside, Maui Divers has a stand that allows you to pick an oyster, guaranteed to have a pearl inside, and have it set in silver and gold jewelry. If you are interested in taking the Train ride through the plantation, or tour the pineapple maze or gardens, it would be best to come back a different day. You might want to bring:  iPhone Camera Lens, 12x Telephoto Lens + 0.65x Wide Angle & Macro Lenses + 180° Fisheye Lens + Star Filter Lens, Clip-On Lenses for iPhone 8 7 6s 6 Plus, Samsung Smartphones & Tablet Chaco Z1 CLASSIC, Black, 5 DongKing Aloha Trucker Cap Premium Quality Silver Gold Logo Print (Gold) TurnWay Water-Proof Sling Backpack/Crossbody Bag/Shoulder Bag for Travel, Hiking, Cycling, Camping for Women & Men (Blue) 2. Waimea Bay Beach Park & Shark’s Cove on the North Shore While many people say they love to stop in the town of Hae’iwa and go in the shops and taste Matsumotos shaved ice, the day we went we found the place too crowded with mile long lines and opted to take drive right on past on Rt. 83 to the North Shore. After all, it was already getting hot and we wanted to…

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25 Gift Ideas For  People Who Love Travel. Need an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? Then look no farther. Right here we have collected 25 great travel gifts for people who love going on adventures. unique travel gifts

25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel 

By Samantha Panzera | May 6, 2018

25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel  Need an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? Then look no farther. Right here we have collected 25 great travel gifts for people who love going on adventures.   4 Set Shacke Pak Travel Packing Cubes These cool travel organizers with an included laundry bag, make packing for that upcoming vacation a breeze. Anyone who loves to travel would be thrilled to get a set of these. The packing cubes make it easy to keep your suitcase or backpack organized.  Shop Now   Shacke Pak – 5 Set Packing Cubes – Travel Organizers with Laundry Bag (Aqua Teal) The GoPro HERO5 Black Any traveler would absolutely love a GoPro Hero5 Black. With stunning 4K video and 12MP photos in Single, Burst, and Time Lapse modes, the GoPro Hero5 Black has a lot to offer. Many travelers love recording memories but when snorkeling in tropical waters or hiking to the high peaks of mountain tops sometimes it is not practical to bring a large DSLR Camera. With this durable, light weight, waterproof camera they are ready to go.    Shop Now     GoPro Hero5 Black – Waterproof Digital Action Camera for Travel with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos Travel Fund Want a fun way to save money for your next adventure? Watch your coins and dollars stack up in this wooden box while dreaming of all the fun you will have on your next vacation.   Shop Now   Splosh Change Box Coin Money Savings Fund Jar Container for Dream Fulfillment (Saving for My Dream Holiday) Rfid Blocking Travel Passport Holder Keep your passport, credit cards, and plane tickets together in one nice organizer with this elegantly designed Rfid Blocking Travel Passport Holder. Great birthday or Christmas gift for all the travel addicts in your life. Shop Now   ZOPPEN Passport Holder Women, Passport Cover Travel Wallet Rfid Blocking Passport Wallet Cover Case Travel Essentials Document Organizer, Navy Blue Universal Travel Adapter This All-in-one International Power Adapter with 2 USB ports is a incredible gift. Adapter for the UK, EU, AU, and Asia. This handy device covers 150+Countries. Basically this one adapter solves all your device charging needs. Any world traveler would be ecstatic to receive this Universal Travel Adapter as a gift. It will eliminate having to carry around tons of different adapters for each country.   Shop Now   HAOZI Universal Travel Adapter, All-in-one International Power Adapter with 2.4A Dual USB, European Wall Charger for UK, EU, AU, Asia Covers 150+Countries (Blue) Ultimate Travel Pillow/Neck Pillow  Another gift idea travelers would love is a Travel Pillow. Sleeping on a plane is hard. With the comfort of a travel pillow the chances of getting a little shut eye on the flight significantly go up.   Shop Now   TRAVELREST Ultimate Travel, Neck & Body Pillow – Strap to Plane & Car Seat – Compact, Comfort and Convenient for Office Napping, Airplane, Bus & Train – Upright Sleeping –…

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20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust. Inspirational Hiking Quotes to get you out there.

20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust

By Samantha Panzera | April 29, 2018

20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust For those who love hiking and outdoor adventure we have collected a series of inspiring quotes with beautiful images to motivate you to plan your next wilderness expedition. Want to fill your life with adventure?  “There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.”  – Alex Lowe “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” -Edward Abbey “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” – Ralph Waldo Emerson  I see my path, but i know where it leads not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.  “No matter how sophisticated you may be, a large granite mountain cannot be denied – it speaks in silence to the very core of your being.” – Ansel Adams “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn “The long distance hiker, a breed set apart, From the likes of the usual pack. He’ll shoulder his gear, be hittin’ the trail; Long gone, long ‘fore he’ll be back.” – M.J. Eberhart “I could never resist the call of the trail.” – Buffalo Bill “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods… I love not Man the less, but Nature more…” – Lord Byron “Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountain tops are within reach.” – John Muir “Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” ― David McCullough Jr. It is impossible to walk in the woods and be in a bad mood at the same time. “Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” -Edward Abbey “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir “The mountains are calling and I must go.” ― John Muir “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” -John Muir

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Marymere Falls - Easy Hike in Olympic National Park

Marymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park

By Samantha Panzera | March 14, 2018

Marymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park Marymere Falls is a 90-foot-high waterfall located near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington State. This easy 1.5 mile round trip hike is an extremely beginner friendly trail with a great payoff. My hiking group was able to walk at a leisurely pace, with plenty of time to stop and take pictures. We completed this hike in about an hour. For the most part this trail is flat and follows Barnes Creek through a beautiful lush old growth forest with some truly massive trees. The trail only has 500ft in elevation gain. Height: 90 feet   Avg. Width: 5 feet    Max. Width: 40 feet     Form: Plunge waterfall     Source Stream: Falls Creek   Park: Olympic National Park     Dog’s: No Dogs Allowed   Distance: 1.5 miles, roundtrip   Skill Level: Easy, Beginner     Congestion: High   Elvation Gain: 500 ft.    Highest Point: 1100 ft     Parking Pass: Yes National Park Pass, America the Beautiful   Region: Northern Olympic Peninsula, WA     Trail Type: Loop   Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter After parking at the Storm King Ranger Station, you can take a moment to walk out on the dock and see the crystal clear blue-green water of Lake Crescent. The Marymere Falls Nature Trail starts next to the historic Storm King Ranger Station, also known as the Storm King Guard Station, and Morgenroth Cabin built in 1905.  Toward the beginning of the trail you will pass under highway 101 through a cool metal tunnel with a entrance of moss covered stones. The trail to Marymere Falls is well maintained with an easy flat pathway through a gorgeous old Growth Forest. You will pass by some trees with gigantic trunks. Many of the trees are covered with the iconic green moss typical of the Olympic National Park rainforest. This ancient forest has many species of trees and vegetation. Some of the most common you will see include, fir, cedar, hemlock and maple. Despite being able to view the falls year round, this hike makes for a great easy rainy day adventure. With the protective canopy of trees over head and the  vibrant lush green mosses along the trail, you can forget how dreary it is out when it is raining for days on end. I really loved seeing all the moss and ferns growing on the top of this gigantic boulder that marks the start of the Mt. Storm King Trail if you turn off to the left. Mt. Storm King is a nice 4.7 mile round trip hike that overlooks Lake Crescent below. Soon after passing the Mt. Storm King trail junction, you will see a sign pointing to the right to follow the Marymere Falls Nature Trail. If you continue on straight without heading to the falls, the trail turns into the Barnes Creek Trail, a 10.0 mile, round trip hike. The trail to Marymere Falls is very clear and easy to spot. After turning right to head to Marymere Falls, you will reach a clearing with a picturesque view of…

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10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors Sometimes when you are feeling down you need to read some hiking quotes to inspire you to just go outside where the sun is shining. No matter how bad your day, week, month or year has been, getting some fresh air outside always boosts your mood. Right here we have collected 10 great hiking quotes to get you outdoors.

10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors

By Samantha Panzera | February 22, 2018

10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors  Sometimes when you are feeling down you need to read some hiking quotes to inspire you to just go outside where the sun is shining. No matter how bad your day, week, month or year has been, getting some fresh air outside always boosts your mood. Right here we have collected 10 great hiking quotes to get you outdoors.  “Mountain hikes instilled in me a life-long urge to get to the top of any inviting summit or peak.” – Paul D. Boyer The best season for hiking is always TODAY “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” – Sir Rannulph Fiennes “In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can’t.” – Rusty Baillie “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.”  – Henry David Thoreau Back to Blog Similar Blog Posts 25 JOHN MUIR QUOTES TO INSPIRE WANDERLUST 15 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You To Get Out There 25 Hiking Quotes To Inspire Your Next Daring Adventure Want To Fill Your Life With Adventure? Join our newsletter for an adrenaline-fueled journey! Receive exclusive updates on travel tips, gear reviews, epic hikes, captivating stories, and inspiration to turn your dreams into reality. Don’t just dream it, live it! Get Out There!

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Top 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018

By Samantha Panzera | February 18, 2018

Top 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018 At some point, when backpacking, you will need to replenish your water supply. When that time to fill up comes, filtering and purifying your water to avoid getting sick is extremely important. No matter how crystal clear and beautiful the water from that mountain river or lake may look, there is always the chance that there could be a dead animal rotting upstream. There could always be a virus, bacteria or parasite lurking in the water that can cause you to get sick.  Filtering water really takes hardly any time at all. Better to be safe than sorry. So today’s tip of the day is to filter your water. Below we have gathered up a list of 15 great water filters and purifiers to check out. I really love using the LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle. I bring it on all my backpacking and day hiking adventures. On backpacking trips I always have a second water filter on hand too, but I really enjoy being able to quickly have fresh water at each river I pass along the trail or when eating lunch at a beautiful alpine lake. LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking, Backpacking, and Travel, Blue LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking Weight: 7.8 oz (221 g) Filtering 1,000 liters (264 gallons) to 0.2 microns, the award-winning LifeStraw water filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.99 percent of protozoa, including giardia, cryptosporidium and e-coli. Fill from a stream or pond. Simply scoop water from the closest stream, pond or puddle and drink. No need to pump or wait for chemicals to react. The fastest, easiest way to filter water. Ideal for hiking and camping. With a lightweight, leak-proof design and high flow rate, the LifeStraw Go is perfect for outdoor adventures that require a reliable water filter. Shop Now SteriPEN ULT-MP-EF SterPen Ultra UV Water Purifier SteriPen Ultra UV Water Purifier Weight: 4.8 oz. The Steripen Ultra UV Water Purifier uses an Ultraviolet (UV-C) light to destroy germs’ ability to reproduce and make you sick; The SteriPEN destroys over 99.99% of protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidia), bacteria, and even viruses. This cool water purifier can purify up to 32 oz of water in less than 90 seconds. SteriPEN Ultra can be recharged with a USB cord so it can be charged up on a hike off a external battery charger or solar panel! Don’t use with cloudy murky water the UV ray’s do not work as good make sure you have a second filtration system on hand works best with clear water.  Shop Now Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System Weight: 2 oz. The Sawyer Mini removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, like salmonella, cholera and E.coli, as well as, 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium. Ideal for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic and international travel and emergency preparedness. The Mini easily attaches to included…

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25 Hiking Quotes To Inspire Your Next Daring Adventure. Right here we have collected 25 hiking quotes to inspire you to pack your bag and take a hike. Sometimes life gets in the way and we need a reminder that you always feel better after breathing the fresh air and getting away from civilization for a little while. Grab some friends and hit the trail! 

25 Hiking Quotes To Inspire Your Next Daring Adventure

By Samantha Panzera | February 7, 2018

Right here we have collected 25 hiking quotes to inspire you to pack your bag and take a hike. Sometimes life gets in the way and we need a reminder that you always feel better after breathing the fresh air and getting away from civilization for a little while. Grab some friends and hit the trail!  “Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” ― Cindy Ross “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods… I love not Man the less, but Nature more…” – Lord Byron Climb Mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world. “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life” ― Michael Palin  “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” – Greg Child “The mountains are calling and I must go.” ― John Muir “I’m a person of the mountains and the open paddocks and the big empty sky, that’s me, and I knew if I spent too long away from all that I’d die; I don’t know what of, I just knew I’d die.” -John Marsden “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness & growth occurs while you are climbing it.” – Andy Rooney “Each fresh peak ascended teaches something.” – Sir Martin Convay “Mountain hikes instilled in me a life-long urge to get to the top of any inviting summit or peak.” – Paul D. Boyer “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir “Wherever we go in the mountains, we find more than we seek.” ― John Muir “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ― John Muir “Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountain tops are within reach.” – John Muir “Going to the mountains is going home.” – John Muir Back to Blog Related Post 15 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You To Get Out There 25 JOHN MUIR QUOTES TO INSPIRE WANDERLUST Want To Fill Your Life With Adventure? Join our newsletter for an adrenaline-fueled journey! Receive exclusive updates on travel tips, gear reviews, epic hikes, captivating stories, and inspiration to turn your dreams into reality. Don’t just dream it, live it! Get Out There!

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Top 30 Best Women's Hiking Boots In 2018

Top 30 Best Women’s Hiking Boots In 2018

By Samantha Panzera | February 3, 2018

Top 30 Best Women’s Hiking Boots In 2018 Hiking boots are the most important part of your hiking gear. Happy feet equals a happy life on the trail. Getting blisters, or the skin rubbed off your ankles is no fun at all. If there was one item I could recommend you spend your money on to get the best quality it would be your hiking boots. To help all you hikers find the right gear to hit the trail we have collected together our top 30 favorite hiking boot and shoe pic’s for women in 2018. The boots I am currently using on all my hiking adventures are a GorTex Meindl. The style of these boots have changed slightly in the 10 years since I purchased my boots. The updated version is the GORE-TEX Meindl Vakuum Lady Ultra Shoes. I love being able to walk through puddles and not have to stress about my feet getting wet. I love the ankle support my boots provide. 10 years of hiking regularly on weekends and now starting to do some 35 mile 3 day backpacking trips, and these Meindl Hiking Boots are holding up fabulously. I paid around $260. for my boots and despite it being a large chunk of money at the time, I think it is one of the best decisions I have made. My first hiking boots were just a cheap pair that basically fell apart after one season. They were not waterproof and would often cause blisters. I’ve never had this problem with my Meindl Hiking Boots.  When selecting a pair of hiking boots you always want to check out the quality of the materials used to construct the boot. Ask – are they waterproof? What Style? I always prefer high cut boots. With low cut hiking shoes, I just roll my ankles and have a higher chance of injuring myself.  High-cut: My favorite style of hiking boot is High-Cut boots. I love being able to jump from rock to rock and not have to stress about rolling my ankle. High-Cut hiking boots are just awesome for all those adventurous hikers who want to take on more rugged terrain. Meindl Womens D.Trekking Beige Vakuum Lady Ultra Size 4.5 EU Meindl Vakuum Lady Ultra Shoes Upper Nubuck leather. Lining GORE-TEX. Performance Comfort Footwear. Footbed b-dynamic Vakuum Sole Meindl Multigrip rubber tread sole with PU wedge. Weight approx. 620 g nubuk leather/ GORE-TEX® Meindl Highest quality Shoes / Boots Outdoor Shoes / Boots for actives on the mountain, in the desert, nordic walking or for outdoors; the very best footwear alpinists, hiking, climing, walking, adventurers Shop Now Salomon Women’s Quest 4D 2 GTX W Backpacking Boot, Deep Stone Blue/Light Onix, 5.5 M US Salomon Women’s Quest 4d 2 GTX W Backpacking Boot The quest 4D 2 gtx® for women makes backpacking just a little easier. This lightweight but supportive boot borrows from running shoe technology to provide stability and comfort, while keeping the weight down. AND a high-top cuff and…

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15 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You To Get Out There

By Samantha Panzera | January 25, 2018

There is so much to see and do even in our own hometowns. Every day can be an adventure. Even if it is just lying outside on the lawn at night to watch the stars, or taking a moment to watch the sunrise or sunset. Going somewhere new for the first time can be exciting, whether it be a park right around the corner or taking off into the wilderness on a hiking, backpacking journey, or booking a plane ticket to go and see the world. Right here we have collected 15 adventure and travel quotes to inspire you to get out there and go on an adventure.  “Don’t die without embracing the daring adventure your life was meant to be.” – Steve Pavlina

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