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I’m Nalini, better known as Hiking Misadventures. I didn’t grow up adventuring in the outdoors. But at 34, I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail without much experience. With each step and mistake (there were so many of them!) on the trail, I gained skills and confidence. More importantly, I learned there is no correct way to enjoy the outdoors and everyone including the most experienced enthusiasts make mistakes! I hope the resources you find here empowers you to jump into your own outdoor adventure and embrace the art of learning through mistakes!

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  • Applying for a Half Dome Permit
    Half Dome is the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park. It’s both a thrilling and heart-stopping experience but also requires careful planning! One of the planning steps is securing a permit – whether day hiking or backpacking. This post provides all the details you need to know to get one of the coveted permits.
  • Mary’s Rock
    The hike to Mary’s Rock follows the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. It’s just over three-miles round trip yet manages to get the heart pumping, offers expansive views, and is pet-friendly. Mary’s Rock is an extremely popular hike, especially on a beautiful day.
  • Yosemite National Park
    Everyone should experience the iconic beauty of Yosemite – epic waterfalls, famous rock faces, breath-taking alpine meadows – in person at least once! From a stroll in the woods, rock climbing, to a serious backpacking adventure on the John Muir Trail, Yosemite offers an adventure for everyone.
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park
    My attempt at sand sledding the dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park, the last stop on my road trip, ended in an epic crash but not before I soaked up the exotic wilderness wonder of this unique place.
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Looking to hike in a National Park close to the D.C. area? @shenandoahnps is a great place to explore in the fall. As with many National Parks, facilities including drive-in campgrounds start closing in October. That doesn’t mean limited opportunities to hike and/or camp. Nearly a 100-miles of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park and open to hiking + camping year round. And there’s plenty of day exploring as well. My top 5 are: This has been a really wonderful summer. I got outside so much more than I haven in the last couple of years. My adventures were also different. I found lovely places within a short drive from home (shout to the state of West Virginia for all the beautiful places and proving its #almostheavenwv for a reason) and got to share it with people close to me. There’s so much to say about labor and whose labor is and is not valued in this country. And how some people’s labor is invisible and allows others to have professional success. I spent an entire week doing not much but sleeping, eating good food, reading, and spending time outdoors! Wondering how to explore America’s newest National Park - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve? Here are 5 ways I explored the park! ❓Are you looking for a new outdoor mindfulness routine? It’s ok to change your mind in the middle of a hike and turn around. This is not failing or quitting. August already??? Where did summer go? Enjoying the stillness. Anybody else jumping into bodies of water this summer, despite a fear? 🙋🏾‍♀️🫣🚣🏾‍♀️ Glad we got to ring this little lady’s milestone birthday (70 🎉) in style! Did you know teaching pedagogies consider making mistakes an essential part of learning? 🙈🙉🙊 Yes, it’s true even in the outdoors where risks and consequences may seem more high stakes. 🤕

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