Quiz: What should you do this summer?
Alexander Hong/File
Do I go to the pool? Hit the gym? Stay in front of my AC unit until school starts? Take this quiz to find out what you should do this summer!
Read More…
Road tripping through 46 states
During my family’s time in North America, we traveled around 46 states in the United States and five Canadian provinces, driving in our SUV and sleeping at local campsites.
Read More…
Affordable, plant-based backpacking food: Lunch and snacks
After learning the basics of backpacking food and some breakfast tips, you’re almost ready for that trip you’ve planned. Now things are going to get a bit trickier. In my experience, lunch and snacks are the most difficult backpacking food to get right, but they also allow for the most creative freedom. I simply cannot overemphasize the importance of a strong lunch and snack lineup. A good snack can get you through any tough climb or mid-afternoon slump, so it’s important to get it right. Let’s start by talking about hydration.
Read More…
Affordable, plant-based backpacking food: Breakfast, coffee
You know what they say about breakfast — it’s the most important meal of the day. That’s as true out on the trail as it is in your day-to-day life. Getting out of your warm sleeping bag to face another brutal day of hiking is tough, but a nice breakfast makes it easier. Here’s what I recommend.
Read More…
Affordable, plant-based backpacking food: The basics
I’ve angered the thru-hiking gods, and as an act of repentance, I’ve written out a comprehensive guide to affordable, plant-based backpacking cuisine.
Read More…
Feeling out of sorts? Gather some blankets and build a fort
Looking for something to do as summer comes to an end? If you’ve memorized all the TikTok dances, caught up on all the latest Netflix shows and tried every banana bread recipe on the web, you should build a fort!
Read More…
What it’s like to go camping while socially distancing
Camping is a great way to enjoy the summer months and the great outdoors. Amid the pandemic, however, precautions have to be taken if you want to have a safe experience.
Read More…
Forests, beaches, waterfalls: 24 hours on Mount Tam
In Marin County, just an hour away from UC Berkeley, lies the forested wonderland of Mount Tamalpais State Park, perfect for a spontaneous 24-hour getaway.
Read More…
5 unbeatable NorCal destinations
In the spirit of all this California pride, we want to pay homage to some of the most striking NorCal destinations this Golden State has to offer.
Read More…
Into the wild: Reasons why you should take a weekend backpacking trip
Whether you’re stressed out of your mind or just looking for a new adventure, here are the reasons why you should take a weekend off and head into the woods.
Read More…
