My deep love for and connection to nature started in my mother’s garden before I was even able to walk. As I grew older I didn’t see myself as an outdoorsy person. The “typical” outdoor narrative of natural athletes conquering mountains didn’t represent the…
Hello, welcome to Hiking Misadventures! I’m Nalini (she/her). I’m a grants manager at a nonprofit that focuses on youth development by day and an outdoor enthusiast by weekend. Whether I’m tending to my balcony garden, walking in parks in my hometown of the Washington,…
Backpacking. It’s nothing short of a gift to have time to be in your head, carry no other worry than the miles ahead for the day and feel the freedom that comes with with carrying everything you need in a pack. Climbing. Over the…
The West Side Trail at the National Arboretum is picturesque walk surrounded my trees, plants and open sky.
Little Schloss is a challenging hike without the crowds and spectacular views.
Annapolis Rocks is a challenging but manageable introduction to hiking on the Appalachian Trail.