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In the Highlands and Islands, trace the steps of historic funeral processions through epic landscapes on some of Scotland’s most intriguing hikes.

Karl Bushby has been walking for 27 years to become the only person in history to circle the planet entirely on foot. His journey began in 1998 in Chile 🇨🇱...

APR 13, 2025 : JESSICA "STITCHES" GUO This year, I'm attempting to combine the Continental Divide Trail and the Great Divide Trail northbound, starting on April 21st.

Starting April 21, 2025 at the U.S.-Mexican border and finishing at Kakwa Lake on September 19, 2025, JESSICA "STITCHES" GUO The post I wish I’d had when I was doing my research & prep Author’s note: Please read this as a companion post to my pre-trip write-up published on The Trek on April 13, 2025. I will dive deeper into the pre-trip planning stages, discuss what I’d do differently, then review the changes I had shared pre-trip regarding gear, training, and nutrition preparation. This is meant to be an extended reference guide. This year, I hiked the Continental Divide Trail and Great Divide Trail combined, ...

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The Switzer Falls hike is so much more than just a waterfall. In about 2 miles the trail to Switzer Falls takes you along a babbling brook, through historic ruins, on the side of a spectacular gorge, and then finally, to a pristine waterfall. Although I've listed the Switzer Falls hike as moderate because there's a bit of climbing, overall it's a very doable hike that offers many rewards for a small effort. It's also a popular hike so it's best done very early before the crowds show up.