Blissful Hiking Adventures

Trip logistics and wisdom for an upcoming backpacking trip. Ideas percolate for Blissful's new venture on the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Blissful shares memories of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike - from its conception to putting feet to a dream to days on the trail with teen son Paul Bunyan, to the big finish. Dream a dream but put wheels on it to make it a reality!

Explore the variety of trails out there. Firetowers offer superb views. State parks offer family-friendly adventures over miles of trails in various habitats. In the winter, trail systems in places like Arizona and Florida give the wanderer exciting native flora and fauna without the snow and cold temperatures. Wildlife preserves and refuges allow hikers to view nature undisturbed. Check out trails and published trail guides to the national forests in your state via the web. Historic parks offer trails to historically significant places or allow the hiker to trace the same path soldiers, pioneers, and others tread. Many localities have developed neighborhood parks with trail systems, and inner cities have parks and even historical trails (such as Boston). Explore, get healthy with good exercise, and have fun!

Day-by-day journey and pictures of a section hike on Blissful Hiking. Books, past podcast episodes and more at Blissful Hiking Adventures.

Ideas on planning and preparing for your backpacking trip to make it a safe and fun-filled adventure.

Blissful Hiking Adventures takes you on a whirlwind tour of our unique national parks and the beauty and adventure that awaits you there.

WhiteFire Podcast Network interviews Lauralee Bliss, trail name “Blissful”, who hiked the Appalachian Trail north with her teen son and south as a solo hiker plus many other trails. Discover the motivation to hike such distances while being an author, the lessons learned, and getting out of life’s box to pursue your dreams and talents.

Check out the show notes for this episode at Blissful Hiking.