Sarah Joseph

2 days ago | themanual.com | Sarah Joseph

Ever since the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has slowly but surely been reopening sections of the park following reconstruction efforts. The Cosby Area, which is a popular place for visitors to hike, camp, and picnic, is next on the list. As of May 12, 2025, the Cosby Area has officially reopened following the completion of a culvert replacement under Cosby Entrance Road.

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Joseph

NowStarting in the 1930s, the three artists behind PaJaMa captured their unconventional relationship in surreal images that still captivate. FOR ABOUT 20 years, beginning in the late 1930s, the New York-based artist Paul Cadmus, a satirist whose egg tempera paintings included scenes of drunken …

1 week ago | themanual.com | Sarah Joseph

Climbing Mount Everest is a bucket-list destination for many ambitious climbers around the world. However, it’s also one of the most dangerous. 2023 saw 22 tragic deaths according to the Himalayan Database, marking it the most deadly year on record. Due to this, the Nepali government is implementing several new rules to reduce the risk of loss of life. These new rules were outlined in the Integrated Tourism Bill from Nepal’s upper house of Parliament.

1 week ago | themanual.com | Sarah Joseph

Table of Contents For many adventurers, hiking boots are a huge investment into your enjoyment and safety while out on the trail. Choosing a pair is something that often takes a lot of deliberation, and understandably you’ll want to get something that can stand up to your toughest adventures. So, how long do hiking boots last? It depends on a variety of factors like the quality of the materials, care and maintenance, and usage.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Joseph

NowThe Phantom Outpost (ECT Day 122)From there, it was about a 6 or 7 mile hike to a store called Brushy Mountain Outpost. That was the goal for each of us. I dreamed of a Mountain Dew …12 hours agoHere’s How I Stayed Healthy During the Trek to Mount Everest Base CampOur Everest columnist shares some intel on how to avoid illness during the 11-day hike. Plus, a rest day adventure in the Himalayas. Part of the challenge of hiking to Mount Everest Base Camp is avoiding illness and exhaustion.