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A Day in the Life of a Field Biologist
What if you could protect and improve the outdoor spaces that enliven your spirit? Have you considered a vocation centered around habitat restoration, conservation, or biology? Ask yourself: What are my values? What community (human and non-human) am I most passionate about serving? Do I want your office to be outside or mainly inside? Do…
Top 10 Reasons to Backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
10 Reasons to Backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) Welcome to the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a one-hundred-mile hiking trail around the mountain range of Europe’s tallest peak, Mt Blanc. 1. Greeting hikers from all around the world in French and Italian, including dogs and paragliders Our camping neighbor’s deaf dog was completing…
Underrated Sierra Backpacking Trails
You’ve heard of the JMT and the PCT, but have you heard of these lesser-known trails? It’s time to pay homage to the mountains and experience these intimate places. 1. Lake Thomas Edison in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Trailhead begins: South Fork Campground in the Sierra National Forest Length: 5-10 miles out & back Elevation…
Dog Friendly Backpacking Trails in the Sierras
Enjoy an unforgettable Sierra backcountry trip with your dogs 1. Big Pine Lakes in the John Muir Wilderness Trailhead begins: Big Pine Creek Campground in Inyo National Forest Length: 11-15 miles out & back Elevation gain: 3,000-4,000 ft Overnight permit needed Highlight: Six pristine alpine lakes to swim in family of deer This was my…
Magical Backpacking Trips in Washington
Explore the moss-covered, fern-filled mountains of Washington 1. Hoh Rainforest to Blue Glacier Trail Trailhead begins: Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center in Olympic National Park Length: 35-50 miles out & back Elevation gain: 6,000 ft Highlights: Finding and meditating the exact spot of “One square inch of silence” Behold the “X” that marked the spot of “one…
Best Backpacking Trips in Southern California
Escape the city traffic and head out for a night under the stars 1. Estrella Camp in the Silver Peak Wilderness Trail: Start at the Salmon Creek TH off of Highway 1 and hike to Estrella Camp Length: 7 miles out & back Elevation gain: 2,000 ft Highlights: Lounging by the enormous waterfall at the…
Stunning Backpacking Trips in Northern California
Explore the breathtaking beautiful of Northern California’s backcountry 1. Fern Canyon Trail: Begin at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center and hike to Gold Bluffs Campground, then day hike to the nearby Fern Canyon Length: 2o miles out & back Elevation gain: 1,500 ft Overnight Permit Required Highlights: Waking up early from the…
Laguna Mountains Camping – Spring 2024
After 6 long months, we were able to take the first free weekend and go for a quick little camping trip an hour east in the Laguna Mountains. We hiked 8 miles up the falls along Harper Creek and back to the visitor center. Then a delightful stop in Julian for pizza and beer,…
