Budget & Backpacking Paddle the Majestic Lake Superior State Water Trail for an Unforgettable Adventure July 18, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Published July 18, 2026 08:05 AM Lake Superior, a titan among freshwater bodies and the largest on Earth, cradles approximately ten percent of the planet’s potable water. Its sheer immensity…
Budget & Backpacking Chainsaws in the Wilderness: A Storm Over the Frank Church and the Future of Protected Lands July 18, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Published July 17, 2026, 01:28 PM The rumble of a chainsaw, a sound synonymous with development and industry, has intruded upon the hallowed silence of America’s federally designated Wilderness Areas.…
Budget & Backpacking Chainsaws Roar in the Frank Church Wilderness: A Battle for the Soul of America’s Wild Lands July 17, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Published July 17, 2026, 01:28 PM. The question of whether chainsaws belong in the untamed heart of America’s federally designated Wilderness Areas has ignited a fiery debate, challenging the very…
Budget & Backpacking Bears Ears National Monument Faces Drastic Reduction, Threatening Wilderness and Cultural Heritage July 17, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Published July 16, 2026, 09:06 PM, Salt Lake City, UT – In a move that has ignited fierce debate and legal challenges, the White House has once again initiated efforts…
Budget & Backpacking White House Attempts to Shrink Bears Ears National Monument Again, Threatening Iconic Landscapes and Indigenous Heritage July 17, 2026 Ronny Sianturi July 16, 2026, 09:06 PM – The White House is once again embroiled in a contentious effort to drastically reduce the size of Bears Ears National Monument, marking the second…
Budget & Backpacking Mount Kearsarge Rescue Becomes Romantic Engagement Amidst Unexpected Turn of Events July 17, 2026 Ronny Sianturi What began as a picturesque hiking excursion on the beloved Mount Kearsarge took a dramatic and ultimately heartwarming turn last weekend, transforming an anticipated outdoor adventure into an emergency rescue…
Budget & Backpacking Mount Kearsarge Rescue Culminates in Unexpected Marriage Proposal July 16, 2026 Ronny Sianturi What began as a picturesque hiking excursion on the scenic slopes of Mount Kearsarge took an unforeseen and dramatic turn last weekend, transforming an idyllic outing into a mountain rescue…
Budget & Backpacking The Rise of the Thru-Hiking Consultant: A Luxury or a Necessity in the Digital Age? April 25, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Published April 24, 2026 04:07 PM When Thomas Gathman, known to his online following as “The Real Hiking Viking,” embarked on a southbound Appalachian Trail thru-hike in November 2015, he…
Budget & Backpacking The Shocking Truth: Why Bears Sometimes Kill Their Own Kind’s Cubs April 24, 2026 Ronny Sianturi Bear Month 2026 is in full swing, and our resident bruin advice columnist, a distinguished voice of bearkind, has bravely stepped forward to unveil some of the darker, often unspoken,…
Budget & Backpacking Tragedy Strikes Angels Landing: Hiker Falls to Death on Iconic Zion Trail April 18, 2026 Ronny Sianturi A somber Friday afternoon in Zion National Park saw a tragic incident unfold on the world-renowned Angels Landing Trail, culminating in the fatality of a hiker who fell from the…
