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Backcountry Hiking Tips

Safety must always be the paramount consideration on backcountry hiking trips, followed closely by comfort. Planning for both safety and comfort begins long before a hiker arrives at the trailhead. The process starts with knowing what to needs to go in your pack and, of equal importance, what ought to stay at home. Once the actual hike begins individuals nee… read more
What to Pack for Yellowstone Backcountry Hiking

Yellowstone has many unique features that make a backpacking trip exciting and, at times, unpredictable. The grizzly bear has an incredible sense of smell and is very curious, making camp life more complicated than in other regions. Weather can be unpredictable, and sharp temperature shifts can occur even in the middle of summer. Be prepared for these odditi… read more
How to Cure Depression With Exercise

Studies show that regular exercise is effective at combating depression. The biological reasons for this remain murky, but the connection is well-established. While exercise alone will not cure the most profound cases of depression, it is an excellent tool for addressing symptoms. In many cases it is enough to lead the way to a healthier, happier lifestyle. read more
Backcountry Hiking in Zion

Zion National Park, in the southeast corner of Utah, is a red rock and desert hiking wonder. Zion was Utah's first national park. Many opportunities for backcountry exploration exist within the boundaries of the park, including through slot canyons, atop ridge lines and mesas and past towering rock spires reminiscent of an old Road Runner and Coyote cartoon.… read more
Tips on Backcountry Hiking With Arthritis

Hiking with a disability or condition such as arthritis can be painful if precautions are not taken to prevent inflammation, joint stiffness and muscle cramps. Incorporate techniques and tips specifically designed for sufferers of arthritis into your next backcountry hiking expedition to ensure your day is pain free and comfortable. read more

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Denali National Park Activities

In summer and in winter, Denali National Park offers a variety of different activities for visitors to enjoy. Located in Alaska approximately twelve miles south of Healy, almost in the center of the state, Denali is known for its beaut… read more
Grand Teton National Park Information

Grand Teton National Park is famed among climbers for the high peak of Grand Teton itself, but it has many other attractions. The park is home to a spectacular variety of terrain, which creates both excellent hiking and nature-watching… read more
Activities at Big Bend National Park

Big Bend is the largest park in the U.S. parks system, stretching across more than 800,000 acres of south Texas. There are two entry/exit points: one in the southwest from Texas State Road 118, one in the northeast from Texas State Ro… read more
Best Hiker GPS Units

Handheld GPS units have come a long way in the past few years, from black-and-white displays with limited graphics, to color touchscreen displays that provide an amazing level of topographic map detail. Here is a list of the most popul… read more
Smith Ski Goggles Review

Smith Optics makes 20 different models of ski goggles, offering several in multiple designs so that those who wear prescription eyewear can put the goggles on over their glasses. Each goggle has multiple frame styles and multiple lens… read more
Arizona Holiday & Tourism Guide

Although it certainly deserves its arid reputation, Arizona nonetheless boasts a wealth of outdoor opportunities. Not only does Arizona boast the famed Grand Canyon, but there is also an array of parks and monuments, including some cen… read more
Places to Go Camping Close to Humboldt County

Humboldt County, California, offers mountain biking in groves of towering redwoods, backcountry hiking, birding, wildlife viewing and surfing along rugged coastline. If you're road tripping and need a place to camp before you reach you… read more
Review of Mountain Hardware Trail Gaiters

Mountain Hardwear's Trail Gaiters cover your ankles, calves and shins in stretch nylon Oxford fabric with a polyurethane coating when you go jogging, hiking or backpacking. The gaiters attach to shoes and boots with a shock cord that s… read more
Things to Do in Denali Alaska

Home to the majestic Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park is one of the greatest wildernesses preserved by the National Park System. Visitors have a good chance to not only be awed by North America's tallest mountain, but also encounter… read more
Michigan Vacation Tips

Michigan's two peninsulas double the pleasure for vacationers looking to get outdoors. Michigan is home to a national park, miles of coastline, four national forests, and access to plenty of lake and river waters. What this means to tr… read more
How to Track Passport Applications

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Night Clubs in Brevard County, Florida

Brevard County Florida is an oasis of activities for residents and visitors alike that love to spend their time outdoors. With countless miles of beaches, rivers that welcome the angler and those looking for a casual canoe ride alike,… read more
Outdoor Hiking Clubs in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, is the capital of the Grand Canyon State. With a plethora of trails in and around the city as well as in the far-reaching sides of the state, Phoenix residents and visitors will not be left searching for good nature… read more
Volcano National Park Tours

More than 150 miles of hiking trails give visitors a true sense of what makes Volcano National Park such an unique setting for outdoor adventure. Located on the island of Hawaii, the Park offers nature enthusiasts superb choices from… read more
Directions on How to Use a Lensatic Compass

Proper use of a compass is a basic but essential skill in backcountry hiking, which often involves getting off marked trails. The lensatic compass, the kind of compass frequently used by military outfits around the world, works much as… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
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Common Sense Hiking Tips

The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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