Selecting a pair of boots to cradle your feet while you go hiking is not difficult, but does merit effort. Shoe problems hikers hope to avoid include blisters, squeezed bones, unsupported or overly supported arches, hot spots and black toenails. A good pair of hiking boots will help minimize foot fatigue, aching soles, shin splints, overly sore calf and thig… read more
Backpacking and long-distance hiking necessarily mean everything that will be needed for the trip must be packed and carried. The "inn treks" of England and "teahouse trekking" of Nepal are far from the norm, and setting out on a hike such as the Appalachian Trail means spending several days between supply stops. Since a backpacker also needs to carry some c… read more
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Cozumel is an island hugging the Yucatan coast of Mexico, just a short distance south of the major tourist town of Cancun. It enjoys fantastic beaches and a pleasant atmosphere, but also offers deep-sea fishing, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling and some of the best scuba diving in the Western Hemisphere. Mexico is an easy destination as outdoor adventure t… read more
Between Army-Navy stores, online retailers and government auctions, anyone who is interested in picking up a surplus military tent can do so cheaply. The Department of Defense keeps tents great and small in storage for decades, however, and often there is no way of knowing exactly what condition the tent is in prior to purchase. Even so, these tents are ofte… read more
Food is one of the most important things to pack for a camping trip. You don't want to go to the store when you could be having fun outdoors, so pack what you need--but no more. The food on this list is probably either in your kitchen… read more
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...
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...
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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