by chrisplaford | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the best things about hiking is that it is easy enough for just about anyone to do. If you’re not in great shape, you can still go on a short hike through a nature trail at a nearby park or wildlife preserve. If you keep at it, you’ll eventually be...
by chrisplaford | May 7, 2021 | Article, Chris Plaford, outdoors, Uncategorized
Most of New York is what you might call “flatlands.” The average elevation above sea level is around 1,000 feet. But when you trek upstate and get into the Adirondacks, suddenly you find landscapes soaring to 4,000 feet. For people who live out West, the...
by chrisplaford | May 3, 2021 | Article, Chris Plaford, outdoors, Uncategorized
If hiking is a favorite pastime, the national parks have a lot to offer. You can find hikes with grand vistas and multi-day treks into the backcountry. Here are the top five national parks for hiking vacations this summer. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park...
by chrisplaford | Apr 30, 2021 | Article, Chris Plaford, outdoors, Uncategorized
People looking for a fun, challenging outdoor activity known for its ability to serve up a healthy dose of adrenaline often turn to indoor or outdoor rock climbing (or both). Like beginners in other intense physical outdoor sports, novice rock climbers must get the...
by chrisplaford | Apr 28, 2021 | Article, Chris Plaford, outdoors, Uncategorized
If you want to find some of the best rock climbing in America, not all of it is out west among the incredible crags of the Rocky Mountains or in the likes of California’s Yosemite. Our nation’s East Coast region offers some challenging cliffs, memorable...
