Jan 18th, 2013 at 10:00AM: How did I end up on the ass end of the famous Delicate Arch rock formation at Arches National Park in Utah? That's the question I asked myself one afternoon last week as I was standing on the slippery base of the arch in completely inappropriate sneakers, looking down at the steep drop into the canyon below. (see video below)
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Hiking Arches National Park In Winter With A Pair Of Worn Out Sneakers
Jan 18th, 2013 at 10:00AM: How did I end up on the ass end of the famous Delicate Arch rock formation at Arches National Park in Utah? That's the question I asked myself one afternoon last week as I was standing on the slippery base of the arch in completely inappropriate sneakers, looking down at the steep drop into the canyon below. (see video below)
At Arches, you can't miss the Delicate Arch, a huge rock formation ...Want A National Park All To Yourself? Visit Canyonlands National Park In Winter
Jan 17th, 2013 at 10:00AM: It was 12 degrees as we stood before the Mesa Arch in Utah's Canyonlands National Park early on a Monday morning in January waiting for the sun to rise. But we weren't complaining because we knew that we had this wild and magnificent place almost all to ourselves.
Photographers have gathered at the Mesa Arch to photograph the early morning light that unfolds into the vast, majestic canyonlands ...Accident On The Trail? Science, Nature To The Rescue
Jan 9th, 2013 at 2:00PM: On the trail, adventure travelers know the importance of basic first-aid skills when thousands of feet up on a climb, camped miles from nowhere or hiking off the beaten path where a call to 911 brings help. When an emergency happens, knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.
New research done at the University of Michigan, Harvard University and the City University of ...Hiking To The Hollywood Sign (No GPS Required)
Dec 10th, 2012 at 10:00AM: I studied abroad in Ireland but I never kissed the Blarney Stone. I visited the Great Pyramids at Giza but refused to pony up for the classic photo on the camel. And I went to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, but didn't bother to put a wish or prayer in one of its crevices. I don't have an interest in checking off travel cliché to-do boxes or even making bucket lists, but for some reason that ...Photo Of The Day: Eye Of The Beholder
Nov 3rd, 2012 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, taken in Arches National Park, Utah is titled "Eye of the Beholder" and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Terra_Tripper
Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, pinnacles, fins and giant balanced rocks. Located just outside of Moab, Utah, the 76,679 acre red rock wonderland was originally a National Monument then redesignated as a National ...What You Need To Know To Successfully Hike The Inca Trail
Oct 23rd, 2012 at 9:00AM:
For those looking to hike the Inca Trail in Peru, there is a lot of conflicting information when you search the web. To help you prepare and do it right, here is a guide on how to successfully hike the Inca Trail.
Why Hike To Machu Picchu
If you're just looking to see Machu Picchu, you don't necessarily have to hike, as there are also bus and train options. That being said, I personally ...Exploring Zion National Park In Autumn
Oct 14th, 2012 at 2:30PM:
As summer nears its end and fall is just upon the horizon, travelers are beginning to think about where to go to check out vibrant autumn foliage. One recommendation I have is to visit Utah's oldest national park, Zion.
The end of September is usually when the temperature begins to drop to a more bearable number in the 70s. Luckily, it's also when the flowers turn a rainbow of colors and ...Maoist Rebel Leader Opens 'Guerrilla Trail' In Nepal
Oct 4th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
A former Maoist guerrilla leader in Nepal has started a new trail through the heart of what used to be rebel territory, the Indian Express reports.
Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda created the trail to bring much-needed money to a poor region of Nepal that rarely sees tourists. Prachanda was the head of the guerrilla group that fought a bloody civil war in Nepal ...Mountain Climbing Course Brings Skills From Experts
Sep 27th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Just after completing the second ascent of Kilimanjaro's Breach Icicle 25 years ago, Scott Fischer and Wes Krause realized that they were hooked on adventure. Since then they have faced grizzly bears, walked among lions, rode avalanches and made first ascents, founding Mountain Madness to provide the highest quality experience for beginner and advanced mountaineers and trekkers alike.
Coming ...GPS Guided Hikes Explore Mysterious Yorkshire Rock Art
Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Yorkshire, in northern England, is famous for its beautiful countryside where hikers pass through remote moors and climb rugged hills. They can also explore an enduring mystery of Europe's past.
Yorkshire has some of England's largest concentrations of prehistoric rock art. Drawings of recognizable animals or objects are rare. Instead, most are abstract images like these "cup and ring marks," ...Austria Opens Its First Yodel Hiking Trail
Sep 15th, 2012 at 12:00PM: When people think of Austria, one thing that often comes to mind is the musical style of yodeling that was developed in the Alps. The country is proud of their melodious heritage, and is helping active travelers experience it outside of the theater with their first ever Yodel Hiking Trail.
Recently opened by Castello Hotel and Restaurant owner Christian Eder, the trail sits high above Austria's ...'Undercity: Las Vegas' Takes You Above And Below Sin City
Sep 13th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Just last month, Gadling took you on a journey inside the world of urban exploration, bringing you on a behind-the-scenes look at the urban explorers who are inventing new ways of visiting the areas under, above and inside the cities we traverse every day. Today, we've got another intriguing look at the urban exploring phenomenon to share with you, courtesy of the short film series ...
Exploring The Transylvanian Alps In Europe
Sep 10th, 2012 at 2:00PM: While many travelers know about the alps in Switzerland, Italy and France, less are aware of the beautiful Transylvanian Alps in Central and Southeastern Europe. Like an open-air museum, this area showcases an untouched area of the continent, with natural landscapes and locals living an archaic lifestyle in unity with nature.
Officially called the Southern Carpathians, the Transylvanian Alps ...Hiking A Roman Road In England
Sep 4th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
At first glance this looks like a muddy field with an Australian contract lawyer walking away into the middle distance. Look again, though, and you'll notice something strange. Why is there no substantial vegetation in a big straight swath through this field?
The answer is that it's a Roman road. Only a few inches below the soil are the original stones laid down 2,000 years ago when this was ...How To Hike Australia's Blue Mountains
Sep 4th, 2012 at 9:00AM: "Does anyone know why we call these the Blue Mountains?" asks Tommy, our hiking guide.
My friends and I look at each other unsure. I feel silly I hadn't bothered to research such an obvious question.
"They are covered in Eucalyptus Trees, which spritz Eucalyptus oil from their leaves," Tommy explained. "In the sun, the mist creates a haze that appears blue from a distance."
The Blue ...Mount Washington, The Highest Peak In The Northeastern United States
Sep 3rd, 2012 at 12:00PM: As the wind whipped my hair in my face and the bitter chill nipped my skin, I pulled my leather jacket in tighter. Clouds enveloped me, making my line of sight difficult. It was hard to believe that just this morning I had been sitting under clear sunny skies eating a bagel and reading a magazine.
I was at the summit of Mount Washington. At 6,288 feet, it is the highest peak in the northeastern ...Bringing My Love Of Backpacking Home
Sep 2nd, 2012 at 1:00PM: "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things" - Henry Miller
Every year, I spend months saving money for backpacking trips abroad and learning about the foreign cultures I'll be visiting. The farther away from home and the more exotic the destination, the more value I put on the trip. It wasn't that I didn't think cities drivable from my home weren't worthwhile; but I ...How To Create A Successful Hiking Route
Aug 31st, 2012 at 4:00PM:
A couple of years ago, I spent six enjoyable days hiking the East Highland Way and wrote a series about it for all you fine folks. Back then this trail through Scotland had only just been established by devoted hiker Kevin Langan.
I felt like a real pioneer when I did this route. The 82-mile journey from Ft. William to Aviemore was unmarked and there was no guidebook yet. Kevin was kind ...
Police Hunt For Lion In English Countryside (And Fail To Find One)
Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
A mysterious beast stalks the fields of Essex, England.
Over the weekend local police received calls from a number of eyewitnesses who claimed to have seen a lion in the fields near the village of St. Osyth. One person even snapped a predictably blurry and inconclusive picture of the beast. I'm not a wildlife expert but it looks like a house cat to me.
Police took the sightings seriously ...Police Urge Hikers To Learn Orienteering Instead Of Relying On Smartphones
Aug 16th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Police in northern Scotland have issued a call for hikers to learn orienteering rather than relying on their smartphones for navigation, the BBC reports.
Grampian Police have had to lead four separate groups to safety in the past week. The latest rescue included the use of mountain rescue teams and a Royal Navy helicopter to retrieve 14 hikers. The hikers were in the Cairngorms, a rugged ...
