It is summer time in the American South, and that means it is time to explore the great outdoors. Come with us as we spend a week exploring typical Southern summer activities such as swimming, hiking, and of course, eating!

One of the most beautiful and challenging hiking spots in the United States is at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The ranch is in the southwest corner of the United States and covers over 140,000 acres of rugged mountains and deserts! If you want to hike here, you have to be prepared to be challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally.