The Great Western Loop
Skip to content The Great Western Loop The Great Western Loop (GWL) is a 6,875-mile hike through five National Scenic Trails in the Western United States, 12 National Parks, and over 75 wilderness areas. Because it’s a loop, the direction of travel is a…
Listening, and embracing the freedom of Nature
One of my favorite celebrations is Juneteenth, June 19. Today, in 1865, enslaved Black Americans were emancipated. As a backpacker, I find it fitting that the newly freed Blacks rejoiced by going outside. Inherently, people know that to find peace, we need the outdoors….