This is a list of resources I used throughout this course, to locate and research my adventures, teach me how to plan and stay safe on solo hikes, and even how to create this blog!
Alltrails
The largest collection of hand-curated trail guides, so you can explore the outdoors with confidence. Anytime. Anywhere. AllTrails is here to foster happy, healthy communities by connecting people to the outdoors and to each other.
Hiking Project is a crowd-sourced hiking guide which showcases thousands of trails in your own backyard, across the U.S. and around the globe. We're here to help you plan trips & navigate while on the trails.
However you camp — in a tent, trailer, RV, or cabin — we believe that finding outdoor accommodations should be just as easy as finding the indoor kind. A place where anyone can share their campsite stories and learn from others across the country.
Scan the environment with the Seek Camera to identify organisms using the tree of life. Add different species to your observations and learn all about them in the process!
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Allison is a backpacking coach for women who are ready to kick their crippling fears to the curb, and step into a newer, more confident, self-sufficient, & strong identity through backpacking outdoors.
Your go-to source for expert outdoor knowledge you can trust. All the information you need to learn new skills, choose and maintain gear, prep for your trips and have amazing adventures.
The hot springs have on-site caretakers, a small store/reception center, restroom and campsites. The pools are near the east base of Steens Mountain, a mile below the summit at the edge of the Alvord Desert.
Traverse rope and timber obstacles suspended between the redwood trees high above the forest floor. Find your ultimate level of challenge on progressively more challenging elements while you use your body in unexpected ways!
The Albany Bulb is a former construction debris landfill on San Francisco Bay where people have been making informal outdoor sculptures and paintings for decades.
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a once a year type camper, the benefits of setting up your tent for a night or two in your garden or backyard are invaluable.