Hiking
Day hikes, backpacking, urban hikes, walking. Being outdoors and moving
This Peaceful Trail Is Right Under Most People's Noses
A quiet creekside trail with a footbridge crossing — proof you don't need to drive hours to find a good hike.
Pinnacles National Park Cave's | Most Hikers Miss This
Inside Pinnacles National Park's talus caves — a side route most hikers walk right past.
Santa Teresa County Park | The Most Relaxing Hike Near San Jose
A peaceful, dog-friendly 4K walk through Santa Teresa County Park's open hills in South San Jose — no narration, just the trail.
The Perfect Trail Tea Break: Finding Peace by the River
A quiet tea break backpacking along Yosemite's Tuolumne River — a small pause to remind us why we're here.
The Best Way to Pack for a 3-Day Backpacking Trip
A practical packing walkthrough for Vung's first 3-day backpacking trip, covering food, cooking gear, clothes, sleep setup, pack fit, and trail-tested lessons.
Yosemite Backpacking Day 1: First Miles on the Tuolumne
Day 1 of our Yosemite backpacking trip: permit pickup, a bear canister surprise, heavy packs, river miles, thunder, rain, and Vung's first night in the backcountry.
Yosemite Backpacking Day 2: Waterfalls and the Long Hike Out
Day 2 of our Yosemite backpacking trip: a morning near Glen Aulin, Tuolumne River waterfalls, and a 13.39-mile day ending back at the car.