Category: hiking

Into The Wild: California’s National Parks Brace for Record Year

Crowds of post-pandemic travelers are flocking to California’s national parks in record numbers. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, sitting on 865,964 acres of Giant Sequoia forest, is reportedly on track to break records in both visitation and search and rescues. “We’re definitely seeing an increase in visitation compared to [2019].” Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks spokesperson Sintia Kawasaki-Yee told…


Hiking Workouts Are Good for the Body and Great for the Mind

Before COVID-19, the popularity of hiking was on a downward slope among both adults and children. But its popularity has climbed during the pandemic, as more people take to the trails. Hiking is a great way to experience nature and offers those who do it several physical and mental health benefits. Hiking differs in many…


Enjoying Glacier National Park and the Izaak Walton Inn

Last June, during COVID, our family ignored California restrictions, got on a plane, and flew to Washington and Montana. We stayed at the Izaak Walton Inn, located at 290 Izaak Walton Inn Road, in Essex, Montana. It lies halfway between the east and west entrances to Glacier National Park. We had a fantastic time, and…


How a Perilous Sahara Journey Ended in Faith, Strength, and Courage

British model Kristina Hurrell dunked her head in the pool of water just steps ahead of her, frantically trying to shake out the countless insects that had dropped into her hair when she took a garden shortcut. Only upon lifting her head, did she see the nearby Brigitte Bardot, nakedly emerging from a swim. It…