by Mike Rudd | Jun 24, 2024 | Hiking and Travel Tips
When I did an ascent to the highpoint of North Carolina (Mount Mitchell) in the Pisgah National Forest I was reminded of the jaw dropping beauty and the opportunities to experience outdoor adventures east of the Mississippi River. The several days I spent in North...
by Mike Rudd | Jun 17, 2024 | Discover Your Happy
Hiking the SoCal Section of the PCT as a Day Hiker in the winter may appear that you would miss out on the benefits of a thru hike. In this article I share four experiences while day-hiking the SoCal Desert of the PCT in the winter. I hope it will have a hiker...
by Mike Rudd | Jun 13, 2024 | Hiking and Travel Tips
Section and Thru Hikes get all the chatter on the internet but day hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is just as epic of an experience! I have been day hiking the PCT in the desert and in this article I am sharing my three favorite Pacific Crest Trail SoCal Day Hikes....
by Mike Rudd | Apr 23, 2024 | Hiking and Travel Tips
There are 11 National Scenic Trails in the USA. While gaining popularity in recent years most are familiar with the two oldest and most popular ones. (The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.) There are also countless other trails that are long but...
by Mike Rudd | Apr 11, 2024 | Hiking and Travel Tips
As I dropped off Hot Chocolate and Spotter at their hotel in downtown Tucson I sat back for a moment. I went thirty minutes out of my way home, gave a hitch to two strangers, and had the time of my life. And I realized why this is so vital, because of what it can...
