Gathland — Where history and the Appalachian Trail cross paths

February 16, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: Appalachian Trail history, Civil War, Gathland State Park, George Gath Townsend, Mark Twain, Maryland

Bearproofing your food in the backcountry

February 14, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: backpacking tips, bear bagging, bears, camping tips, food storage, Food storage and bears, hiking tips

5 Great Appalachian Trail Hikes

February 6, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: Appalachian Trail hikes, Appalachian Trail section hikes, appalachian trail trip planning, hiking the Appalachian Trail

Three Tasty, Nutritious Meals for the Trail

January 20, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: Backpacking foods, Backpacking meals, Best backpacking foods, Better than ramen, Healthy backpacking foods, Hiking foods, Hiking meals

Thoreau and Life at 3 mph

January 17, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: backpacking tips, Henry David Thoreau, Hiking mentality, hiking tips, Living in the Present, Mental aspects of long distance hiking

How to Make Beef Jerky

January 9, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: Backpacking foods, beef jerky for hiking, Hiking foods, Make your own beef jerky

Best backpacking trails in all 50 states

January 3, 2019 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking, Uncategorized No Comments Tags: Backpacking trails in every state, backpacking trips, Best backpacking trails, Best long distance hiking trails, Best US hiking trails, hiking adventures, hiking trails

The Survey Results are in! Favored Sleeping Bags and Pads for an AT thru-hike

December 18, 2018 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking 1 Comment Tags: backpacking gear, gear to take on appalachian trail, trail gear

Five Great Gifts for Hikers Under $40

November 27, 2018 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: backpacking gear, Gifts for backpackers under $40, Gifts for hikers under $40, Hiking essentials, Hiking gear

How to load a backpack

November 21, 2018 By Jeff Ryan in Hiking No Comments Tags: backpacking tips, hiking tips, How to load a backpack, Loading a backpack, tips for hiking appalachian trail