Hiking and trail running often make use of the same trails.  They also compete with each other for our time each year. So what's better, hiking or trail running? In this post, I'll compare the...

I heard about Teva hiking shoes years ago but was always hesitant to try them.  My main objection to them was my own vanity. You see, one of the best pairs of Teva hiking shoes looks eerily...

Want to learn how to hike faster?  Here are some tips you can use right now to increase your hiking speed. Upgrade Your Hiking Footwear Traditional leather hiking boots are durable but they're...

The question, "are Timberlands good for hiking", seems to come up a lot and I've seen a lot of answers that aren't exactly true.  I think the reason for this is that people are confusing Timberland...

According to studies done by outdoorindustry.org, family camping is the most popular type of camping there is.  Just about 91% of campers have children that they bring along with them. The...

If you're like me, you don't have many months of winter weather fun to enjoy.  This makes the debate between whether or not to snowshoe or cross country ski an important one. So, what should you...