Alex McCafferty 
After a successful group trip in 2020, we decided to make it an annual tradition. Amy, Tim, and I were returning and now our good friend Dan was joining too. The more the merrier! We debated trails and locations around the country, but ultimately decided on Idaho, because why not? We had slightly less vacation … Read more
My brother Tyler moved to Los Angeles in early 2021 with his girlfriend Olivia. Eager to catch up with them and explore the area, Amy and I had a flight booked a few months later. We planned to hang out around the city and tour some of the National Parks. Tyler had never backpacked but … Read more
In August of 2020, after sacrificing the better part of the summer to social distancing and fighting off mind-numbing boredom from the pandemic, Amy, Tim, and I were ready to go on a hike. After watching some of our favorite YouTubers, Darwin and Jupiter, both hike the Uinta Highline Trail, we decided it would be … Read more
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail holds a special place in my heart. Not only is it the best hiking trail in the state of Pennsylvania, but also where I took my first backpacking trip and have returned for dozens of trips over the years. I’ve likely hiked the entire trail in sections three or more … Read more
In the summer of 2018, my family took a vacation to Minnesota to visit my brother, Brennan, and sister-in-law, Becca, who lived in Rochester, MN. From there, we traveled upstate and rented a house along the coast of Lake Superior. I was blown away by the pristine beauty of this state as we toured the … Read more