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Carissa Stanz

Carissa is an outdoor freelance writer who loves nature, yearns for a good campfire, and lives for the next adventure. When she’s not tapping away at her computer you can find her exploring trails with her partner Taif. She’s currently based in Washington, where she hopes to one day catch a sighting of the elusive fisher in its natural habitat.

The 11 Best Hikes Near San Francisco, California

Miles of coastline, rolling fog, and numerous expansive vistas are only a handful of highlights you'll discover hiking San Francisco and the surrounding area.

California

The 10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

From panoramic viewing peaks to jumbled mazes of scramble worthy rocks, Joshua Tree National Park offers an array of trails that are truly one of a kind.

California

11 Beautiful Hikes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness encompasses 390,000 acres of some of the most enthralling wilderness Washington has to offer.

Washington

The 15 Best Hikes in the Mount Baker Wilderness

Majestic glaciers, alpine meadows, cool blue tarns, and a plethora of rugged peaks await hikers in the Mt. Baker Wilderness.

Hike

ULA Circuit Review: Ultralight Backpacking Pack

The ULA Equipment Circuit is sinfully comfortable for an ultralight pack with a massive storage capacity — which is perfect for thru-hiking.

Gear

Helinox Chair Zero Review: The Ultimate Backpacking Chair

The Helinox Chair Zero is the chair for all your adventures. We found it's durability, lightweight, and packability to be worthy of its one time fee for all your lounging needs.

Gear