Hiking is an activity enjoyed by people all over the world, but did you know that the activity of “hiking” is described differently in English speaking countries? I first heard the term bushwalking from a New Zealander friend of mine, who once told me that he did not grow up hiking, but rather “bushwalking”. Having …
Hiking is a global sport that has been practiced since our ancestors learned how to walk. Depending on where you live in the world, you “hike”, “trek”, “ramble” or “bushwalk”. Hiking is an age friendly activity. As long as we can walk, we can hike! Hiking is a fun activity to do as a family, …
This week Peruvian and Spanish archaeologists discovered another route to Machu Picchu! Apparently the path was most likely used by priests, so only a few people knew about its existence. Latin American Herald Tribune article on the Inca Road discovery
USA Today published this article about comfy hiking trips in Oregon, where trekkers can hike during the day but sleep in a lodge with hot showers at night. The protection of the huts, the hot showers, and gourmet meals seem like they’d take the adventure out of a backcountry experience. The best part of a …