Journal

The Berkshires is known for its beauty, packed with mountain trails to take in the magnificent views. Where do you start? We have you covered. Read on to find our top hiking and camping trail recommendations!

What kind of hiker are you? Do you like to blaze a trail, or do you prefer to stick to the beaten path? No matter what your preference, there's a type of hiking for you. Seriously - there are more ways to hike than throwing a pack on and hitting the trail. 

After many successful hikes, you’re ready to take it to the next level and go on a trek. Right now is about the time a hiker scratches their head and wonders how trekking could be the next level of hiking. And to that, we'd first ask you to lower your voice, and then point out that there are eight benefits of trekking that make it next level to hiking.

You've been waiting months for your 14-day thru-hike, and it's almost here. But you have a problem, your new hiking boots are way too stiff to be comfortable for the trip, and you leave in just a few weeks. One question remains; how do you break in hiking boots faster?

If you haven’t yet heard of scrambling or you’re only vaguely familiar and eager to learn more, you’re not going to want to miss this one. While hiking is an activity that relies far more on your lower body than your upper body, scrambling works your entire body, as it's as close a relative to climbing as it is hiking.

Hiking and trekking are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but that’s inaccurate. The activities are different, but how? In this guide, we’ll clearly lay out all the differences between hiking and trekking so you can decide which type of excursion best suits your lifestyle.

When watching someone else do it, hiking seems easy. Then you try it yourself and realize how many muscles get worked and how much physical stamina it requires. You’re hiking in a group soon and don’t want to get prematurely winded, so how do you physically prepare for hiking?