The Cheap Adventurer

Screw thunder buddies, it's all about hiking buddies now.  I really don't think I could hike these trails by myself after reading ab...

This weeks 50 state challenge is Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. Kisatchie National Forest has more than 604,000 acres and it is spr...

Illinois was a tough one to write about. I am stilling hurting from when the Blackhawks beat the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals.  I'll...

Idaho may not come to mind as an ideal spot to spend a vacation there. However, Idaho has some amazing natural oddities that you can't f...

The Painted Desert Arizona is a state who's rough landscape makes for some of the most beautiful places in the Southwest. By the...

The West coast has the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) and the East coast has the A. T.  (Appalachian Trail). The Appalachian Trail is about 2,200...

If you ever find yourself in the beautiful state of New Mexico, you have to see the Gila Cliff Dwellings.  The Gila Cliff Dwellings take you...

Letchworth State Park  I doubt any one from outside of New York State has heard of Letchworth State Park.  It's a shame more people ...

When you think of Redwoods trees, I bet you automatically think of California. I bet if I told you there is a Redwood forest in Maui, you wo...

The Needle from the ridge top lookout If you ever find yourself in Maui, then you have to visit Iao Valley. My first time visiting ...

View of "Fat Mans Misery" If you are thin enough you might be able to fit through it For those that aren't familar, Pur...