Updated by Gabriel Kirellos, November 7th, 2021: The Appalachian Trail is a popular destination that many people love to hike while enjoying the scenic views in the region. However, due to its growing popularity, the trail is victim to several myths detailed in this article. The list was updated to include some new emerging myths relating to the crowdedness of the Appalachian Trail and who can exactly hike

Zion National Park brings millions of visitors each year to enjoy its scenic hikes that weave through the desert environment at the corners of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. This also makes it one of the most visited national parks in the country and it ranks high on many hiker's, and camper's bucket lists. Over the last few years, the park has only seen more people wanting to explore this remote wilderness and it's easy to see why - its somewhat otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking canyon vistas rival that of any other park ( except the Grand Canyon ) in the coun

The trail might feel as though it's remote and isolated, but this is pretty far from the truth. There are actually many locations along the path in which dirt roads can make it to the trail fairly quickly, and no place is so remote that a rescue or emergency team couldn't reach a hiker in need. Not to mention, the track also cuts right by some major towns, so civilization is never really that far a

The Grand Canyon is 1mile deep. This makes it really deeper than many people may think. It is also 277 miles in length and 18 miles in width. With i loved this size, the canyon covers a total area of 1,904 square miles. The best way to understand this sheer size is to compare it with other places such as Rhode Island which is just 1,212 square mi

When we think about fire, especially in modern times, seeing the way it can ravage our land, it’s hard to imagine fire being a good thing for a natural space such as The Grand Canyon. Fire has been a productive part of the Colorado Plateau’s ecosystem for thousands of years now, with man using ‘controlled fire’ in the canyon for some time. These fires naturally thin the forest, bring nutrients into the soil, and create new plant growth. Fire managers hired by the park work hard to balance the need for fire, all while protecting human and animal life, as well as the park prope

While nearby California houses eight of the ten most polluted cities in the United States, the Grand Canyon has clear air worthy of your vacation. A report from the American Lung Association revealed that in America, more than four in 10 live in areas with unhealthy amounts of lung pollution, so perhaps it’s time to visit somewhere with better air qual

Granted, you wouldn't want to attempt to do something crazy like hugging a bear or search for rattlesnakes in between rock crevices. With that being said, neither of these accounts for the threats one might face when hiking the AT. It's more likely that a hiker would happen to see a flash of black or brown fur as a bear is running away from them than it is that a bear would outwardly go after a hiker - they're thoroughly skittish animals who want nothing more than to be left to their own devic

What is it about this place that brings in so many people to explore it? Part of it is the sheer size– the whole place is completely awe-inspiring. That aside, there is much to discover about the Grand Canyon, as there have only been so much time, access, and resources to find out all the secrets it holds. Many people place the Grand Canyon on their bucket lists because it’s such a unique find. There are so many amazing things about the Grand Canyon; it’s no wonder that some of them defy logic and sometimes scientific explanations. Geologists, nature enthusiasts, and scientists are all keen to unlock the secrets within the borders of this wonder of the wo

More Of The Most Amazing Things About The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon National Park is a premium tourist destination that has been drawing people in for over a century. It’s estimated that around 5.9 million people visit the national park every year, which means it’s the second most popular national park, trailing behind the Great Smoky Mountains. As far as locations go, it’s one of the most recognizable destinations on the pla

There is some truth to this, but there's also some common sense to consider. The AT is marked very clearly and is, indeed, full of blazes, along with well-trodden trails that point hikers in the right direction. This doesn't mean that a compass, GPS, and/or map are things to leave at home, though. Each year, some hikers get easily turned around or simply aren't paying attention and wander off-cou

Rattlesnakes are more of a threat due to their naturally concealed nature, but that's also why nature provided them with a warning system: a rattling tail. A hiker will likely hear one of these before having the chance to step on one and, in that event, simply exit the area, giving as much distance between you and the snake as possible. The biggest takeaway from this myth is this: be alert and pay attent