Top 10 hiking apps
With hiking and biking getting into full swing… We’ve compiled a list of apps, we think, you’ll need for the dusty trail. Keep in mind, for all these apps, your phone will run it’s battery down faster than it would if you were watch The Family Guy. Having said that, here̵... read more
Spring Precautions
April 21, 2011 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment
Normally I’m a “grab a backpack and go” kinda guy. I don’t have that luxury this year with the strange weather and the amount of snowfall we’ve seen here in the Truckee Meadows. So we have put together a few things you’ll need to remember before leaving on your hi... read more
Top 10 California Hikes
California has some of the most diverse landscape in the US. From beach to the mountains to the desert to prairies to wine country, what ever type of hiking you’re looking for, you’ll find it. Yes, I could include every trailhead in the Yosemite area as the top 20, that would be ridiculo... read more
Top 10 Arizona Hikes
July 22, 2009 by TrailsTV · 3 Comments
Since it’s almost impossible to put down a list of the top 10 anything without someone placing exception with something on the list. This list represents the most popular hiking in Arizona as we see it. Dominating the list is hiking trails from the Sedona and Grand Canyon regions. Love it ther... read more
Hiking Poles, the yes’s and no’s
July 8, 2009 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment
Hiking Poles are a mainstay for today’s hiker. I don’t take my poles unless I’m going on a longer hike, minimum of 4 miles. I know some people who don’t leave the house without them… The last time I hiked Mt Rose Meadows, I had a great conversation with a hiker that nev... read more
Music on the Trail?
June 23, 2009 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment
First off, I in no way wish anyone injury of any kind by not being able to hear the sounds around you. So stay focused and push your self… Now that that’s out of the way… Music on your trail… What are you listening to? Me – it depends what type of trail I’m on and... read more
Top 10 Lake Tahoe Day Hikes
May 16, 2009 by TrailsTV · 2 Comments
Lake Tahoe has a way of getting into your blood, under your skin and pervading every part of your body. From easy to strenuous, Lake Tahoe boasts some of the best hikes in North America. This list of hikes is what we would consider a list of day hikes. Day hikes are defined as, short to medium walks... read more
Vikingsholm Historic Site Lake Tahoe
April 23, 2009 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment
Vikingsholm is located at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, California. This magnificent “castle” is a unique blend of Nature’s spectacular beauty and man’s architectural ingenuity. Vikingsholm, situated majestically among towering pines and cedars, was built as a summe... read more
Hiking Glacier Meadow Loop
Glacier Meadow Loop at Lake Tahoe is a very short, self-guided nature trail that begins and ends at the Eastbound I-80 rest stop on Donner Summit. This is a relaxing stroll with signs along the trail explaining how glacial action carved and polished the area. This .5 mile easy loop trail is located ... read more
Hiking Manoa Falls
O’ahu has a ton of great hikes. We did the Manoa Falls hike which was easy to get to and relatively short and flat hike at the base of the Ko’oaus Mountains. A few things before you go, you are hiking in a rainforest, it’s wet, wet and dirt means mud. Take an extra pair of shoes. T... read more