The rewards of climbing Moxie Mountain are so worth the effort, and then there’s so much more to enjoy in this remote area.

Carey Kish comes across reminders of Maine as he meanders north on his epic hike from Mexico to Canada.

There are campsites all over rural Maine, but it will take some effort to get to most of them, and probably a reservation as well.

Carey Kish hit his low point after crossing the 1,500-mile mark on his journey, but a few quick adjustments put things right.

Carey Kish, hiking the Continental Divide Trail, hits a trail milestone as he strolls into Creede, Colorado.

‘It’s more than 20 miles by gravel roads from the nearest pavement, so you have to make an effort,’ but it’s so worth it.

Carey Kish reports from the Continental Divide Trail, 90 miles from the Colorado state line with plenty of snow and several sketchy river crossings to come.

Norway Bluff, for example, is 42 miles from the nearest paved road in Ashland, but so worth the trek into the wilderness.

Carey Kish encounters hard to navigate terrain and difficult winds, as well as trail angels and trail magic at the start of his 2,800-mile adventure.

Want to do them all? Here’s an itinerary to check all 14 off your list with 10 separate day hikes.