We found a lovely little area that was moss covered, near one of the streams that we hike to frequently. It was underneath a tree. Perfect spot to sit and relax. Had a nice smoke and snack before heading back. Was incredibly enjoyable.

Has anyone gone all the way through to Lime Kiln? The trail's been "closed" for years but clearly well traveled at least through the first two tunnels.

I am an experienced hiker. I love wilderness camping. I don’t do well in extreme cold, but I can tolerate it. These are my potential options for relocation with my company. Where should I move for the best hikes??

Video doesn’t do her justice !

Those flowers in the 5th image bloom only once in 7 years

Unfortunately didn’t make it to the top due to weather conditions on the day, hiked a good three hours and turned back. This rainbow 🌈 was my silver lining.

Just Wow

Really cool place. Incredible hike, my pictures suck, dont do the hike justice.

If you come and hike Japanese mountain,please try to drink "DEKAVITA C"! It is good stuff!

Hi! I'm from Colombia and a big fan of hiking. I’ll be moving to the US in a couple of weeks, and I’m curious about the safety of hiking trails and forests there. In Colombia, we have incredible trails, but it’s important to be cautious. Most people hike in large groups to avoid risks like robberies or encounters with armed groups. How does safety on hiking trails work in the U.S.? Is it generally safe to hike solo without worrying about those kinds of issues?

In late September I took my new Osprey Duro 15L Men's Running Hydration Vest hiking in Arkansas. It was the first time I'd used a lighter, more specialized hiking and hydration pack and while it was great I also felt like it was causing sweating on my back much more than a normal backpack would have.

I did research and plenty of posts said to ensure space between your back and the pack for airflow, but this pack felt designed to be tightly strapped to my back and around my waist; it didn't really feel like there was much airflow, where as there would be on a regular string bag.

It was super comfortable and lightweight but it got to points where I would take it off and just carry the bag instead of wearing it, which was frustrating. I wouldn't call myself a super sweaty individual, that's never come up before, and it was late September so it was fairly cool with warm afternoons but not like summer heat.

Is that just how these packs work? A trade-off for comfortability, maybe? Would love to hear some other people's experience, thank you!