Initially, the idea for the Appalachian Trail was nothing of what exists today. The man responsible for the brainchild went by the name of Benton MacKaye, who hadn’t originally suggested a thru-hike. Rather, it was his idea to create what …
For example, some might be fearful of the wildlife that exists in this vast wilderness but, in reality, it’s rare to see so much as a mountain lion and unlikely that a hiker would run into a bear. Hikers should …
One part of traveling that is really interesting is adventures. Traveling experiences that involve what beauty nature has to offer provide a unique feel. The Grand Canyon is one of those areas that are on many people’s bucket lists. It …
The Appalachian Trail passes through 14 states, and a great way to get pumped up for such an amazing accomplishment is by getting used to the feeling by trekking the entire span of Vermont. The Long Trail is the oldest …
The first person to successfully complete a thru-hike of the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail was Earl Shaffer in 1948. He viewed the challenge as a way to leave his war experiences behind, documenting his travels in great detail in a …
Hydrology: Hydrologists delineate stream orders and tributaries using LiDAR. Farmakis, Ioannis. Automated 3D Jointed Rock Mass Structural Evaluation and Characterization Using LiDAR Terrestrial Laser Scanner for Rockfall Susceptibility Evaluation: Perissa Area Case (Santorini). Though LiDAR has high effectivity in amassing …
The hike is not an easy one but it is worthy of the effort and time one would put in as a thru-hiker. The range of terrains can vary anywhere from desert settings to snow-capped mountains, meaning hikers must be …
Imagine looking at an enormous layer cake–300 miles long–alternately bathed in white icing and stunning carrot orange. That’s what it’s like to visit Arizona’s Grand Canyon in winter after a snowfall. It’s an experience that everyone should h Despite its …
According to the National Park Service , this trail requires mental and physical strength and rises over 1,000 feet in 0.9 miles. Precipice Trail in Maine is not one for newbies and may even be intimidating for lifelong nature hiking …
While visiting the Downes family to collect the gang’s money , Arthur turns to the grieving Archie Downes and utters the most iconic line of the entire game: “Maybe when your mother’s finished mourning your father, I’ll keep her in …