Packing for Adventure
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Category: Hiking
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Explore the Boole Tree, the 6th largest sequoia in the world. Learn how to find the trail, avoid navigation mistakes, and what to expect on the hike.
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Planning notes and logistics from a two-night visit to Kings Canyon National Park.
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Training for a big hike? These short but brutal Northern Utah trails will whip your legs into shape fast.
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See the best of Sequoia National Park in one day with easy hikes to Tokopah Falls, Big Trees Trail, and the General Sherman Tree.
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A stunning detour from Kings Canyon to Sequoia: Tokopah Falls’ breathtaking hike and a Big Trees Trail revisit before heading toward Yosemite.
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The secret hiking test that unknowingly earned dinner—and a future.
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Navigate Sequoia’s iconic giants—hike, picnic, and marvel at colossal trees in easy-to-follow loops.
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Beloved Merrell hiking shoes carried me across deserts, jungles, and mountains—now retired as Salomons begin the next chapter of adventures.
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Planning notes and logistics from a two-night visit to Sequoia National Park, including elevation, weather variability, and lodging.
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Joshua Tree National Park is best explored in two phases: early morning and late afternoon. Plan short, flexible stops, prioritize shade and drive-up viewpoints, and embrace a slower pace to beat the heat.