Hiking
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The Adventurer’s Guide to Stella Lake
Stella Lake Hike: A Backpacking Guide to the Ruby Mountains By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Nestled within Nevada’s stunning Ruby Mountains, Stella Lake exists as a hidden gem that offers an unforgettable backpacking adventure. Specifically, this picturesque alpine lake is located within the expansive Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area is consequently known for its clear,…
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5 Best Beginner Hikes in Sedona
My Top 5 Picks: The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Sedona By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Hey there, I’m Cap Puckhaber. By day, I’m a marketing professional, but my real passions are being an amateur investor, part-time blogger, and, most importantly, an outdoor enthusiast. Today, I want to get personal and share my top 5 picks…
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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Iowa
Iowa’s Top 5 Hikes: The Best Trails Near Des Moines, Sioux City, and Dubuque By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, and part-time outdoor blogger. Today, we are breaking down some of the best hiking trails in the great state of Iowa. Discovering Iowa’s Unexpected Hikes Iowa is frequently…
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5 Hikes in Acadia National Park for Beginners
The 5 Best Easy Hikes in Acadia National Park By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down the best and easiest hikes in Acadia National Park! Acadia National Park is a jewel located on Maine’s beautiful Mount Desert Island. This park…
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Thru-Hiking
A Beginner’s Guide to Thru-Hiking: Planning Your First Great Adventure By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today, we break down my comprehensive beginner’s guide to the world of thru-hiking. If you are an avid hiker or just beginning to explore long-distance trekking, you…
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How Wildfires Impact Hiking
A Backpacker’s Guide to Hiking and Wildfires By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down how wildfires affect the great outdoors. Wildfires have wreaked havoc across many parts of the United States over the past few years. Consequently, outdoor enthusiasts…
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A Hiker’s Guide to Active Volcanoes
A Hiker’s Guide to Fiery Peaks By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today, we break down my essential tips for hiking and backpacking active volcanoes. Hiking on active volcanoes is an extraordinary adventure. Specifically, it offers stunning landscapes, rich geology, and a thrilling…
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How I Use AI for Trip Planning
AI Trip Planning: A Hiker’s Practical Guide to Planning Faster By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Gemini and Perplexity AI are revolutionizing how to plan a backpacking trip. As a long-time hiker, I’ll share how this AI hiking route planner technology is a massive shift from my old methods. Consequently, this guide will give you actionable…
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What Is Land Snorkeling? Guide to Off-Trail Hiking
What Is Land Snorkeling? A Complete Guide to Exploring the Backcountry By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today, we break down land snorkeling, the latest fad in exploring the backcountry. Imagine stepping off the trail and venturing into open terrain with no set…
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Guide to Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikes
Why Are Hikes on the Appalachian Trail Declining? By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, and part-time blogger who’s passionate about the outdoors. From my perspective as a blogger and outdoor enthusiast, one of the most iconic topics in American recreation is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Today, we’ll break…