Isle Royale National Park is one of the least visited National Parks, with the highest re-visit rate. It takes quite some effort to get to Isle Royale National Park, but once you’ve been, you’ll want to come back! Set 18 miles from the Lake Superior shoreline of Minnesota, it’s not an easy park to access …
Backpacking
Walking the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt
I don’t know when or how I learned about the Walker’s Haute Route, but when I decided to quit my job to travel, the Haute Route hike seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. My grandma loved Switzerland, so it’s always been a place of interest for me. I studied French for six years in …
Backpacking Essentials: How to Pack for the Backcountry
Backpacking* (backcountry camping) is a rewarding pursuit, but it can be an intimidating hobby to enter into. You are basically loading up your back like a pack mule with everything you need for camping and heading out into the woods. What is the best backpacking tent? How do I choose from all of the different …


