Notes From The Trail
With thru-hike season in full effect, everyone is either knee deep in their summer excursions or preparing for takeoff. With boundless options for where to plan your next thru-hike, there’s also a plethora of fun, interesting (and occasionally mysterious) facts about our favorite US trails. Some are more exciting than others, but it brings us joy to know there’s always something new to be discovered on our most esteemed thru hikes.
Joshua Tree National park is a vast expanse of diverse desert biomes, sprawling almost 800,000 acres and is just under 30 years old. It’s also a crucial part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem, housing numerous species of mammals, birds, insects and lizards. From palms to Joshua trees themselves, there’s no shortage of eco diversity to be ogled in this beautiful national park in California’s backyard.
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The Redwoods National Forest is one of the planet's most natural wonders, housing the largest trees we’ve ever seen, and is just North of San Francisco. If you’ve never been to this picturesque playground in nature, we recommend planning a visit. Once you do, be sure to pick up some of our Redwood themed designs, which will keep you cool and dry while you traverse the vast network of titanic trees.
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While we’re still playing it safe keeping an eye on CDC guidelines - we’ve been waiting for some good news like this for what seems like forever! That means we’re digging into our closets and stocking up on some of our favorite trail gear for a solid day’s hike. Here are some of our top picks:
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You don’t have to be an expert outdoors person to go on a hike. However, if you want to remain safe and secure on your trek, then it is important to go well-prepared. If you are new to the world of hiking, you will need a quick rundown of the items that you simply must take with you on your adventure. On that note, here are some ideas of where to get started.
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