Shaking the Winter Blues The weather is getting colder and snow is beginning to cover the ground, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay holed up in your house. It’s easy to dread this change in the season. Most people will spend the next few months complaining about chilly air and messy roads. But what if you could change your perspective and focus on the positive? Give Winter Hiking a Try Winter isn’t just a season for skiers to take advantage of. Shake that seasonal depression by getting outdoors and trying a winter hike. There are so many trails to explore and views to enjoy as ..read more

Hiking is one of the best activities for your body and mind. There are countless physical and lifestyle benefits that hikers can enjoy. Check out my infographic to learn a bit more about how hiking can improve your health and your life! Want to know more about the benefits of hiking? Check out the articles below: Backpacking Blueprint’s Hiking Benefits Statistics: Data About Health Benefits of Hiking National Park Service’s Benefits of Hiking Harvard’s Health Benefits of Hiking: Raise Your Heart Rate and Your Mood Did you enjoy this article? Please share i ..read more

Take this fun quiz to see which park matches your personality and learn a little bit more about what New York has to offer! So, which park are you? Take the quiz below… Did you enjoy this quiz? Share it with your friends and see which park they get! Interested in discovering more of the beauty of NY? Learn about the 12 Best Waterfalls in NY [here]. Connect with Hike Her Way The post Which NY State Park Are You? appeared first on Hike Her Way ..read more

Explore the beauty of the best waterfalls in NY. This interactive map shows my top 12 favorite waterfalls in NY and some details on each of the falls. Click on an icon to learn more or scroll down for even more info. Enjoy! Letchworth Letchworth State Park follows a deep gorge created by the Genesee River in western NY. The views of the river are spectacular and include some of the best waterfalls in NY. The three major waterfalls are Lower, Middle, and Upper Falls, all of which are picturesque. Middle Falls is the most famous and stands at 107 ft tall and 285 f ..read more

Experience the thrill of the hike at Angels Landing. Angels Landing is an unforgettable hike located in Zion National Park, Utah. It is known as the “Scariest hike in America” and features a 1/2 mile stretch across the mountain’s narrow ridge with terrifying 1000 ft drop-offs on either side, requiring you to scramble up the ridge using chains bolted into the rock face. It is not for the faint of heart. Hike Summary Distance: 5.2 miles round-trip Difficulty: Strenuous Style: Out-and-back Elevation Gain: 1500 ft Best Feature: Cliff drop-offs When to Hik ..read more

The hidden gem of central New York, featuring 3 stunning waterfalls. Letchworth State Park is my favorite place to hike in New York. Known as “The Grand Canyon of the East”, this park follows the Genesee River on the rim of a gorge in Castile, NY. The views of the river are spectacular and include some of the best waterfalls in NY. Hiking is only the beginning of the activities available at Letchworth. Park’s Best Features -66 miles of hiking trails -3 waterfalls -Hot air balloon rides -Dog-friendly trails -Handicap accessible Getting to Letchworth There a ..read more

Utah’s first national park and the home of Angels Landing. Zion National Park is nestled in a valley between the giant sandstone mountains of Springdale, UT. It is only 2.5 hours from Las Vegas and runs along the scenic Virgin River. It has a wide variety of hikes for all levels of experience and provides convenient transportation and many lodging options. The hikes in this park are on many peoples’ bucket lists (and for good reason). Featured Hikes Easy: Lower Emerald Pool, Riverside Walk Moderate: Watchman Trail Strenuous: Angels Landing, The Narrows Tow ..read more