Spectacular Summits & Ocean Views - A Guide to Exploring the Best East Coast Hikes

The Most Amazing Hikes on the East Coast | From the seaside cliffs of Acadia National Park to the stunning peaks of the White Mountains to the towering rock cliffs of the Shawangunks and the Red River Gorge, the east coast is filled with spectacular hikes. This guide covers the very best east coast hikes, including the ultimate thru-hike on the east coast, the Appalachian Trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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17 Awesome Palm Springs Hikes in Southern California

17 Awesome Palm Springs Hikes in Southern California | Palms Springs is an outdoor oasis where the mountains collide with the desert. From beautiful trails through oases of fan palms to epic mountain summits – and a unique aerial tram ride to a trailhead – the best Palm Springs hikes provide unique adventures in the Coachella Valley. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The 19 Best Hikes in Southern California to Add to Your Must-Do List

The 19 Best Hikes in Southern California | Southern California is a hiker’s paradise, and there are loads of great hiking trails in SoCal. To help you narrow it down, here is a list of the 19 very best hikes in Southern California. From easier hikes like the Hollywood Sign to multi-day backpacking excursions like the Trans-Catalina Trail, there’s something for everyone in Southern California! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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How to Plan a Backpacking Trip: What You Need to Think About Before Hitting the Trail

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip: What You Need to Think About Before Hitting the Trail | Dreaming about taking your first backpacking trip but don’t even know where to begin? Knowing how to plan a backpacking trip is a skill in itself, and I am here to walk you through the process. This post will give you an overview of everything that goes into planning a backpacking trip, so you can feel confident when you hit the trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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9 Awesome Benefits of an REI Membership

9 Benefits of an REI Membership | Whether you’re an experienced outdoor adventurer or just getting ready to buy your first pair of hiking boots, I’m sure you’re familiar with REI. The outdoor retailer is the place to go when you need some new gear, whether for hiking, camping, climbing, rafting, or any other outdoor sport. But have you ever wondered whether it’s worth it to get an REI membership? I would recommend an REI membership to just about anyone who likes to play outside! Here’s why! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to the Epic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike

The Ultimate Guide to the Epic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike | The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike is an epic challenge whether you do it as a day hike or a backpacking trip. But if you’re up for the adventure, hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim takes you to incredible places and offers stunning views that very few visitors to the Grand Canyon get to see. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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How to Clean a Camelbak - 3 Quick & Easy Methods!

How to Clean a Camelbak - 3 Quick & Easy Methods! | Cleaning your Camelbak (or cleaning any hydration bladder) is really very simple. In this quick tutorial, I will show you 3 super simple methods for keeping your hydration pack clean and mold free! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping in the US – What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Do It Right

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping | When you’re exploring the outdoors, whether you’re backpacking in the backcountry or doing the van life thing, you’ll need to find a place to spend your nights. While campgrounds are usually cheaper than hotels, the campsite fees can certainly add up over a long trip. But free camping is a great way to save money on your adventures! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide (2025): Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT

The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT | The John Muir Trail attracts thru-hikers like a magnet to the 211 miles of trail through the stunning alpine scenery of the Sierra Nevada. While hiking the JMT, you will explore the soaring granite walls of Yosemite and the highest point in the lower 48 states on the summit of Mount Whitney. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to plan your epic JMT hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking Mt. Whitney Trail Guide 2025: How to Successfully Summit the Highest Peak in the Lower 48

Hiking Mt. Whitney Trail Guide: How to Successfully Summit the Highest Peak in the Lower 48 | This Mount Whitney Trail Guide is your A to Z resource on any and all things involving the Mount Whitney Hike. From day hiking Mt. Whitney to backpacking Mt Whitney, you’ll find everything you need to successfully summit and tackle one of the tallest peaks in the United States. A bucket list hike for every outdoor lover! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail on Catalina Island

Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail in California | The Trans-Catalina Trail is a gorgeous trail where land meets the sea, set off the coast of the California mainland. So if you're looking for a hiking trail that is challenging but beautiful, "mountainous" but near the ocean, isolated feeling but still very close to civilization, then this is the perfect trail for you! It is one of a kind, and one you aren't likely to forget. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Half Dome Hike Trail Guide (2025): A Step-By-Step Guide to Yosemite’s Epic Half Dome Trail

The Ultimate Half Dome Hike Guide: A Complete Step-By-Step Playbook of Yosemite’s Epic Half Dome Trail | The Half Dome Hike in California is one of Yosemite National Parks most well-known and popular hiking trails (and for a good reason). This full guide covers absolutely everything you need to know to attempt a safe summit up the trail, from where to park, to what to pack, to training, to even tips-and-tricks for tackling the cables on the Half Dome summit. A must read for any aspiring Half Dome hiker! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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