Mt Marcy is by no means a difficult mountain to ascend. There are no technical portions that require skills beyond basic bouldering and watching your footing. Any vertical upswings were met almost immediately with a few yards of steady grade. What made Mt Marcy’s trail so damn intense was its sheer length. We felt every bit of her 14 miles beneath our feet and within every muscle fiber of our legs.

Spending one day on the Olympic Peninsula is one of the few ways you can experience mountains, rainforests, and beaches. Fill your day with Olympic Peninsula activities, including Olympic National Park, La Push, and the Port Angeles area with this one-day itinerary.

Five common myths about houseplant care debunked, and how to keep your houseplants healthy and thriving.

In light of the free-for-all frenzy that’s going on in the National Parks due to the government shutdown, we put together a dumbed-down version of the Leave No Trace Seven Principles - because yes, we’re at the point where we need to do that kind of thing.

I didn’t know you that well, but as it turns out, I didn’t have to - you let the farm speak for you when your quick wit wasn’t enough.

Wonder permeated our minds as soon as we crossed the gate into Joshua Tree National Park. Massive rock outcroppings set the stage for alien-like Joshua trees and cholla cacti. Every hour that passed through the park presented a new, vivid palette of colors unlike any we have ever seen.

The trail for Mt. Marcy begins at the Adirondack Loj and continues for seven miles to the summit. Mt. Marcy is the tallest and longest High Peak in the Adirondacks region of Upstate New York.

Declutter and donate responsibly with this weekend checklist.

Glen Onoko Falls and Lehigh Gorge Overlook Trail in Lehigh Gorge State Park, Pennsylvania remains the perfect refuge for an escape from the city.

Despite the term “small business,” owning an operating one is no small task. Accounting, management, and development are all parts of the daily grind, so it’s easy to see why social media marketing can get thrown on the back burner. Here’s the thing: you don’t need an intense social strategy to get the ball rolling on social success.

When traveling or backpacking, the last thing you need is more weight on your shoulders. For me, it’s all about keeping my photographic gear to a minimum when traveling or hiking. I do my best to pack with a purpose by first identifying my destination’s environment and then thinking of what kind of photos I want in the end.