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January 26, 2019

Tasmania: Backpacking (& slackpacking) the Overland Track

Tasmania’s got a certain mystique. It’s remote. Wild. The home of devils, and convicts. And one of the best long-distance hiking trails in Australia, the Overland Track. Here’s how to backpack–or slackpack–this bucket list hike.

January 19, 2019

10 best hikes around Phoenix for experienced hikers

Phoenix has one of the country’s best hiking scenes. So it’s a challenge to select the Top 10 trails in the Phoenix area. Here’s my take on the top 10 hikes around Phoenix for experienced hikers.

January 13, 2019

10 Best Phoenix Hikes for Beginners

What are the best hikes around Phoenix for beginners? It’s hard to sort through all the options, especially if you’re a newcomer, snow bird, tourist, or local who’s new to desert hiking. Here are 10 beginner hikes that got me hooked on Phoenix hiking.

January 8, 2019

Phoenix, Arizona: Top 5 Day Trips for Kayakers

Kayaking? In Arizona? Absolutely. You just need to know where to go. Here are five of the best day trips for recreational paddlers within two hours of Phoenix.

January 4, 2019

How to find Koalas on the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is not only Australia’s most famous drive, but also prime koala country. Here are 4 side trips to spot wild koalas along the Great Ocean Road