Blissful Hiking Adventures

Backpacking Trip Logistics and Ideas

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

Dreaming, Hiking, and Finishing the Appalachian Trail (15th Anniversary)

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!

Unexpected Trails and Places

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. Histori...

Anatomy of a Section Hike on the Appalachian Trail

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

Planning and Preparing for your Great Adventure

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

The Wonders of Hiking and Exploring our National Parks

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

Get out of the Box and Explore! - Interview with Long Distance Hiker and Author Lauralee Bliss

Hiking in a post Covid World

In these changing times post Covid virus, long distance hiker Lauralee Bliss "Blissful" shares thoughts and ideas for the hiker seeking mental and physical well-being in the great outdoors and how to do so safely.

Hiking in a post Viral World

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