The 20 ABSOLUTE Best New River Gorge Hikes for 2022
Post Summary: New River Gorge Hikes New River Gorge National Park is located within the Appalachian mountains in West Virginia. It’s the most recently declared national park and is home to one of the oldest rivers in the United States – The New River. Throughout the years, the river has sculpted the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains which means the park is full of incredible scenery. The New River has been protected as one of America’s four national rivers since 1978, but in 2020 the area was officially made a United States national park. That makes it the 63rd national park in America, and since that…
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…