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When hiking the backcountry or venturing out for a stroll through nature, staying fueled up is essential. Trail mix is the perfect snack to take along hiking when a non-perishable food is desired. Combining dry ingredients in a sealed,…
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Trail mix is a traditional favorite among outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and backpackers. What makes this such a staple is the ability to take the basic recipe and modify the ingredients to suit your own particular taste. If the…
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Just about anything can be cooked or baked out in the backcountry. Though icing the tiers of a three-layer cake may be a bit unrealistic, any backpacker who loves to cook knows that just because you aren't at home doesn't mean you can'…
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Granola is an excellent snack to bring on all outdoor adventures. It is high in protein and fiber, and can give you a much-needed boost of energy. Many granola recipes, however, are high in fat. There are ways to modify these recipe…
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There they are, a whole slew of protein bars. Dozens of brand names, hundreds of health claims and lots of raids on your pocketbook. Making a protein bar is simple, healthy and probably tastier than what you would buy from the store…
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Energy bars boost your flagging get-up-and-go, but at more than a dollar apiece, eating one is like biting into your grocery budget. There is a delicious way to cut the cost of energy bars while adding a huge variety of flavors. A home…
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Breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day. When you are backpacking, you especially want to start the day off right with enough calories, nutrition and flavor to keep you going strong. Many backpackers my be reluctant to get up…
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There's nothing quite like eating out under the stars. Good camping meals require planning, to make sure you have the right ingredients in the right amounts, and just a little creativity to achieve the best results. Remember to keep ho…
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Energy bars are calorie-dense snacks designed to provide athletes and outdoor adventurers with an energy boast while on the move. While many are average in flavor, a few stand out as the best tasting.
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Boston is a city that is abundant with outdoors activities: from the Emerald Necklace, a string of city parks, to the Charles River, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast. This city is also in close proximity to the Berkshire…
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Chicago is known for its many fine steakhouses, but Chicago is not the only place in Illinois to find a good steak. There are many other fine steak restaurants in Illinois, with many located near recreational areas such as state parks…
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An advantage of RV camping is that you don't have to change your diet unless you want to. Although it's convenient to travel with a fully stocked kitchen, who wants to spend their leisure time cooking? Get the best of both world by pre…
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It make little difference that you plan on being in Lexington, Kentucky on business or vacation as long as you go to at least one of the fine restaurants downtown. Kentuckians know good food, and there's a restaurant there to fit almos…
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The quaint New England town of Exeter, New Hampshire, offers ice skating, hockey and hiking opportunities for travelers. Exeter's hiking paths are on the grounds of Phillips Exeter Academy, a private prep school. Travelers can find add…
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Dutch ovens are cast iron pots used for a myriad of baking, stewing and cooking purposes. Bringing a Dutch oven along on a backpacking trip would be disastrous as they weight up to 20 pounds each. If you are camping by horse-packing, R…
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