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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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5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots
Hi, I’m Darlene Panzera, an adventurer, author, and mom, and I’d like to share 5 reasons why I decided to buy Lowa Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots.
Last year I bought a pair of hiking boots from another company that felt great when I tried them on in the store, but when I started hiking in them, they didn’t quite feel right. I kept telling myself they still needed to be broken in and that they’d be okay. I was so wrong! After several months of smaller hikes, I took a 6-mile hike to a fire tower in Washington’s Cascade Mountains and when I removed my boots my toes felt like they were on fire! The pain was almost unbearable. I had to face the fact that these boots were the wrong fit and I ended up giving them away to someone else even though I had spent over two hundred dollars on them.
This year when I went to buy new boots, I was more cautious. Below are a few of the deciding factors that led me to buy a pair of Lowa brand hiking boots:
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25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State
Are you interested in getting outside and hitting the trail but don’t know where to start? Whether you are new to Washington state or a longtime resident just looking for inspiration of what trail to crush next. We have gathered together 25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State. 100 Classic Hikes in Washington (100 Best Hikes) 100 Classic Hikes in Washington by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning Shop Now Backpacking Washington: Overnight and Multi-Day Routes Backpacking Washington: Overnight and Multi-Day Routes by Craig Romano Shop Now 100 Classic Hikes WA 3E: Olympic Peninsula / South Cascades / Mount Rainier / Alpine Lakes / Central Cascades / North Cascades / San Juans / Eastern Washington 100 Classic Hikes: Washington: Olympic Peninsula / South Cascades / Mount Rainier / Alpine Lakes / Central Cascades / North Cascades / San Juans / Eastern Washington by Craig Romano Shop Now Hiking Washington: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series) Hiking Washington: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series) by Oliver Lazenby Shop Now Day Hike! Mount Rainier, 3rd Edition: More Than 50 Trails You Can Hike in a Day Day Hike! Mount Rainier, 3rd Edition: More Than 50 Trails You Can Hike in a Day by Ron C. Judd Shop Now Day Hiking: Mount Rainier National Park Trails Day Hiking: Mount Rainier National Park Trails by Dan Nelson (Author), Alan Bauer (Photographer) Shop Now Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula, 2nd Edition: National Park / Coastal Beaches / Southwest Washington Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula: National Park, Coastal Beaches, Southwest Washington by Craig Romano Shop Now Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula, 3rd Edition: More Than 70 Trails You Can Hike in a Day Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula, 3rd Edition: More Than 70 Trails You Can Hike in a Day by Seabury Blair Jr. Shop Now Hiking Olympic National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series) Hiking Olympic National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series) by Erik Molvar (Author) Shop Now Day Hike! Central Cascades, 4th Edition: More than 65 Washington State Trails You Can Hike in a Day Day Hike! Central Cascades, 4th Edition by Mike McQuaide (Author) Shop Now Day Hiking: Central Cascades Day Hiking: Central Cascades by Craig Romano Shop Now Day Hike! Central Cascades, 3rd Edition: More Than 65 Trails You Can Hike in a Day Day Hike! Central Cascades, 3rd Edition: More Than 65 Trails You Can Hike in a Day Paperback by Mike McQuaide Shop Now Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region: Cascade Foothills * I90 Corridor * Alpine Lakes, 2nd Edition Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region: Cascade Foothills * I90 Corridor * Alpine Lakes Paperback by Dan Nelson (Author), Alan Bauer (Photographer) Shop Now Day Hike! North Cascades, 3rd Edition: More Than 55 Trails You Can Hike in a Day Day Hike! North Cascades, 3rd Edition: More Than 55 Trails You Can Hike in a Day by Mike McQuaide Shop Now Day Hiking North Cascades: Mount Baker, Mountain Loop Highway, San Juan Islands Day Hiking North Cascades: Mount Baker, Mountain Loop Highway,…
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A Visit to Virginia by Jeri Stockdale
“Guest Blog Post” By Jeri Stockdale Hello, my name is Jeri Stockdale and I am very excited to share some of my travel memories with you. When my long time friend asked my husband and I to come visit her in Virginia, we couldn’t wait to see the many historic sites in the area. In the post below, I talk about several places of interest and share our pictures. It is my hope that you will find some valuable information to make your own trip to Virginia worthwhile. Virginia is for Lovers! This slogan is on bumper stickers, signs, and easily found in any gift shop, and has been a hit for their tourism industry. Brilliant fall colors draw visitors to Virginia and other southern and eastern states during autumn. When we visited in October, however, this tree at our friend’s home was the most vibrant example we saw. Most of the trees in the hills still wore their green foliage thanks to the high temperatures they’d experienced. Even without the changing colors, fall is a comfortable time of year to visit, especially October, with temperatures from the 60’s to 70’s and less humidity than in the summer. Staunton Historic District One of the many historic homes in Staunton, Virginia. Staunton Historic District, Staunton, Virginia has daily walking tours. We visited a few quaint shops with eclectic offerings. Near one another are a triangle of historic towns; Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. Step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg. Ride a carriage through town, visit homes that reflect colonial tastes, and small shops like Greenhow’s store. Buy chocolate made without milk or learn about quill and ink and buy a small writing set for children. Interact with the postmaster or be fitted for the latest colonial fashions at Mary Dickinson’s Hat and Dress Shop. At Chowning Tavern, enjoy a sampler platter of beef and veggie pasties, fresh fruit, and round soft flatbread crackers with a crock of cheese while listening to lively violin, flute, and drum music. Helpful colorful characters dressed colonial style are on hand to share history and answer your questions. Warning! They will speak and act only as if they are living in those times! Bruton Parish Church Visit Bruton Parish church, established in 1674, and still used for Sunday services. Attended by all citizens of Williamsburg at the time, its members included Martha Washington and her son, prior to marrying George Washington. Thomas Jefferson lived in Williamsburg and attended the church while studying under George Wythe, one of the most brilliant legal minds of his day. Jamestown Settlement Not far from Colonial Williamsburg is the Jamestown Settlement which has three replica ships you can board to get a feel for what it would have been like to travel to America in the 1600s. There is also a replica fort and Indian Village with hands-on fun for the children. Nearby is Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the colony, and probably more interesting for adults and older children…
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7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping Gear
Are you a hiking/camping newbie looking to venture out into nature for the first time? Or an experienced pro with numerous adventures under your belt? Whether you need gear or have old gear that is currently only being held together with duct tape, we have gathered 7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping Gear. 1. Time your gear purchases around sales. The timing of when you start looking for gear can be critical. Having a list of things you might want to purchase for the following year and planning ahead can save you tons. Want winter gear? You can get 50% to even 60% off left over winter items by shopping in the spring. Want a summer backpacking tent? New hiking boots? Check for sales at the end of summer. Look for big sales around holidays. Some great times for finding sales are around Memorial Day, The 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Years and the end of each season. 2. Search for slightly used gear. Attending swap meets, thrift stores, garage sales, or online scanning on Offer Up, and Craig’s List, can help you find amazing deals on slightly used or never before used gear for only a fraction of the cost. Many people buy gear and never use it, or use it only once or twice where it is almost like new. 3. Become a REI Member. REI is the outdoor community’s gear mecca. If you love spending time on mountain tops or time out in the wilderness, I highly recommend becoming a REI member. It costs a one-time fee of $20. and you are a Member for life! Why become a REI Member? One word – REI Dividends! Every year in the month of March, REI Members’ get back 10% of everything they purchased in REI stores over the course of the previous year, excluding sale items. This past year for my spending I got $69. back which I used to buy a nice puffy down North Face Jacket! Total Score! In addition to the yearly March dividends, around the same time REI usually gives two 20% off coupons for Members only. One for one regular priced item and one for one garage sale item! As a part of the REI family you get access to many exclusive REI Member-Only Coupons, Member-Only Garage Sales, and savings on REI Classes & Trips. Become a REI Member: https://www.rei.com/membership/join 4. Sign up for email newsletters for multiple outdoor companies Typically when you sign up for an outdoor company’s email list they will send you a coupon to entice you to make your first purchase and will then throughout the year send you emails about upcoming sales they are having or send you discount codes to order online. 5. Join online hiking and camping groups In the digital age of social media there are hundreds of Facebook groups in the hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountaineering niches. By becoming a part of the online…
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Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country
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
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. “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
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
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
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 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
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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