Hiking is an incredible way to experience nature. However, it’s not just about exercising your body—it’s about preparing your mind as well. As you gear up for your next adventure, here are some tips to help you prepare mentally for the trail.
Category: Hiking
The Art of Mindfulness in the Great Outdoors: Enhancing Your Hiking Experience
Hiking is more than just a physical activity; it is a beautiful opportunity to connect with nature and cultivate a sense of mindfulness. The gentle sway of trees, the rustle of leaves, and the rhythmic sounds of your footsteps can create a serene backdrop for quiet contemplation.
Hike Your Own Hike: What it Means to Me.
It’s about more than pace. One of the most used phrases in the hiking community is hike your own hike. It basically means to go at your own pace and to experience the trail in your own way. For me, a plus-size backpacker, the phrase hike your own hike is about much more than keeping…
A Fluffy Folks Guide to Hiking in Georgia
The great outdoors can be awe-inspiring, stimulating our senses and challenging our bodies to push further and reach higher towards that next summit. But it can also cause us to gasp for oxygen and fret over whatever it was that just cracked in our lower back. If you are a member of the Fluffy Folks…
An Epic Journey to Len Foote Hike Inn
What is Len Foote Hike Inn? Len Foote Hike Inn is probably one of the most unique experiences the adventure traveler can have. Nestled high in the mountains of north Georgia, Len Foote Hike Inn is not your grandmother’s B&B. Unless, of course, your grandmother is Emma Gatewood. This totally cool and environmentally friendly place…