National Parks in New Hampshire: Explore the 2 New Hampshire National Parks (2022 Update)
Post summary: National Parks in New Hampshire “Live Free or Die” is the state motto of New Hampshire due to its early role in the American Revolutionary War. As one of the smallest states in the United States, the state is one of the least popular states. The region has a rich history with the Alqonquian-speaking people and is often a center of independent thinking with its finger on the national agenda. New Hampshire was active in abolitiosim and a early center of manufacturing. Today, the state is better known for its lack of income tax and its mountainiou trerrian. In this article, we will explore the 2 National Parks…
5 Things to know before planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike
Are you dreaming of leaving life behind and taking a long-distance backpacking trip? Do you want to hike your way thru iconic National Parks and landscapes? Are you planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Springer Moutain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. Long-distance backpacking trips often occupy the upper echelon of many a wanderer’s bucket list. The three most popular long trails in the U.S. are the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Appalachian Trail (AT). Completing all three is considered the Triple Crown of backpacking. Last year my wife and I completed the Appalachian Trail in our mid 40’s. We spent one day shy of six…