Have you heard about SteriPENs but don’t know how they work? In this video I show how I use my SteriPEN to treat water from streams and lakes when I’m backpacking. Want to learn more about Water Treatment? Hiking 101: Water Treatment Gear Review: SteriPEN Classic Gear Review: SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Ask Hiking Lady: Does …
A Hiking Lady reader is going on the absolute trip of a lifetime – she and her husband are going to travel to all 58 U.S. National Parks by 2016! Pretty amazing! Since there are 8 U.S. National Parks in Alaska, it will take careful coordination and planning to reach them all. The 2 northernmost …
In the last decade we’ve seen some amazing enhancements in apparel technology – from moisture elimination and wicking abilities, compression workout clothing to help with muscle recovery, to breathable waterproofing…and now odor eliminating technology! I was asked by Agion Technologies, the company behind this new odor free technology, if I’d be willing to try out …
Are you like me and get tight muscles after long workouts, hikes, and backpacking trips? For years I’ve been using a The Original Bed Buddy – a moist heat wrap that soothes achy muscles and joints. I just finished putting the new Bed Buddy Herbal Naturals Neck & Hand Wrap to the test… is it …
In 2009, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns released a new documentary, National Parks: America’s Best Idea. I am sure many of you got to watch the Ken Burns series on public television last fall. But were your expectations met? I thoroughly enjoyed the series, yet I was hoping for even more. Check out my full review …
It’s Spring and time to get back on the trails!! And get some good deals on the latest and greatest hiking gear and clothes. Moosejaw – an extra 10% off! Coupon Code for 10% of regular priced gear: CJSAVE10, and for 10% off sale items CJSALE Moosejaw 11 Day Sale: 20% Off Almost Everything April …
Yep I agree, Boots! Special thanks to the very talented and creative hiker, Geolyn “Boots” Carvin, for letting me share her hilarious cartoons. Her website, On the Trail with Boots McFarland, has many more funny cartoons about the trail adventures of the female hiker, Boots. Boots is based on Geolyn’s years of hiking and enjoying …
Want to check out any of the amazing U.S. National Parks? To encourage people to come visit, the National Park Service is offering free admission April 17-25th. Check out the National Park Service website for details.
When I saw an email about this in my Inbox, I couldn’t help but start thinking about how great it would be if I won this Oregon Adventurecation Trip! But I would be equally happy if a Hiking Lady reader one, so here are the details… Travel Oregon is sponsoring a contest to win an …
Have you been to Zion? A fellow blogger in Canada is planning a trip to Zion and Bryce National Parks, and is figuring out how to best spend her time while in Zion. I highly recommended The Narrows. Do you agree? Check our conversation about hiking in Zion.