Hiking, Camping, Backpacking
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5 Must-Know Backpacking Safety Tips For Solo Hikers
While most people believe the best time to go hiking is during spring or summer season, hiking in the winter season has its own benefits. You find that the trails are less populated and this allows you to be able to enjoy the scenery a lot more. If you have...
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5 Basic Fitness Tips for When You’re Getting Ready for a Backpacking Trip
Backpacking can help you reap many rewards mentally and physically, but you know what they say; you get what you give. Any backpacking trip, irrespective of how long or how far it goes can take a toll on you because of the sheer physical exertion. However, if you take the...
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Getting Ready For an Adventure —6 Essential Survival Skills
It’s a new year and you’re super pumped to work and meet all those resolutions you penned down to begin working on the new you. For anyone who’s worked on these before, you know how easy it can be to beat yourself up with not being able to cross things...
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The Ultimate Backpacking Guide for Beginners
The number of people who love to hike has increased in the last decade drastically. In 2017, approximately 44.9 million people took up hiking as hobby in the US! The sudden spike is largely due to the widespread awareness of its numerous health benefits. Not only does it enrich your life...
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Winter Hiking—Safety Tips You Should Know
Many hikers choose to wait for spring to pull out their boots and hit the trails, however, there are many benefits of hiking in the winter that people aren’t aware of. Firstly, the winter landscape is gorgeous. The sights of snow-covered hills and mountains, the warmth of the winter sun...
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The Physical and Mental Benefits of Going on a Winter Hike
People often incorrectly assume that hiking is an activity reserved for summers. In reality, hiking in winter has many many unique physical and mental health benefits. Let’s take a look at some of them: 1. It Burns More Calories A study carried out by the University at Albany in New York discovered...
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Guide to Hiking National Parks in the Winter
If you’ve never gone hiking in the winter before, this is your year! Hiking in the winter is an exhilarating experience that pushes you out of your comfort zone while allowing you to soak in the amazing sights of snow-covered mountain tops and frozen lakes. This winter, head out to...
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Hikes in Los Angeles All Adventure-Seekers Will Love
Who said Los Angeles is only for those who want to make it in Hollywood? The city welcomes all dreamers and adventurers, regardless of what that may entail! For instance, it’s full of gorgeous landscapes that are waiting to be explored. So if you’re planning a hiking trip, LA is...
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Preparing for Moderate and Strenuous Hikes
Your friends have been boasting about their hiking adventures on Instagram, and you’ve decided that you’re going to start hiking too, because, why not.
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How to Get Kids Excited About Hiking
Most kids are all about having fun and going out for an adventure. But when it comes to hiking and long walks, it’s difficult to get your child hyped.
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Awesome National Parks for Families
The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t we can’t spend time with our loved ones. In fact, the United States is full of gorgeous national parks that are perfect for hiking and spending time with the fam.
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How to Stay Safe On the Mountains When Hiking in the Winter
Winter is finally here. And contrary to popular belief, that doesn’t have to put a damper on your hiking plans!
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The Perks of Hiking in a Group
Are you not comfortable going on a solo hike? Go for a group hike instead! Hiking with a group offers many perks that you won’t get from hiking alone. Let’s take a look at some of them: There’s Less Planning Involved When you go hiking alone, there is little room...
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Going Solo on the Trails: Tips for Hiking Alone on the Trail
Hiking in a group is fun but hiking by yourself may be a lot more rewarding. Hiking solo gives you plenty of time to reconnect with yourself and de-stress while soaking up beautiful views of nature. If you’re thinking of going solo on the trails, here are a few things...
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Making a Point to Hike Every Weekend
You’ve probably already heard of the many benefits hiking offers. You may not have the time to go thru-hiking, but making a point to hike every weekend will allow you to reap all the physical and mental benefits without taking up much of your time. Here’s why you should make...
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Hiking—The Ultimate Mind-Body Workout
To rookies, hiking may not look too different from walking. People who aren’t familiar with hiking often overlook the major differences between hiking and walking. Aside from the gear, hiking itself is a completely different form of a workout than walking. Unlike walking, hiking engages every muscle of the body....
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4 Reasons Why Hiking is Good For the Soul
You’ve probably heard outdoor adventurers talk about how hiking benefits the soul. Time and again, studies have found that nature therapy is effective at improving our mental and physical health. Here are some ways going on a hike can heal your soul: 1. It Clears the Mind Have you ever tried meditating...
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Can’t Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail? Try these Section Hikes
Few people can take a 7-month long break from their lives and thru-hike down the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). That being said the A.T. continues to be a popular hiking trail for adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. Those who want to explore the Appalachian Trail but don’t want to...
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4 Hikes that Are Simple But Rewarding
Hikes don’t need to be complex to be rewarding. Plenty of simple hikes in the country offer breathtaking views of nature. We’ve listed 4 hikes that are simple but incredibly rewarding: 1. The Watchman Trail in Utah The Watchman Trail is a simple 2-mile round trip in Utah. It can be completed...
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Can Hikers Rely on GPS and Cellphones?
No matter how many years you’ve been hiking, there’s always a chance of losing your way and getting lost. When a rookie hiker is lost in the wilderness, they tend to panic. Seasoned hikers use their experience to determine whether they should look for a way out or stay put...
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