Carbohydrates are the primary human energy fuels, generating the glucose that makes work and play possible. With a bit of protein to sustain your endurance and some vitamins and minerals to battle inflammation, minimally processed carbs, which raise your blood sugar slowly and moderately, are the star players in a diet for active people. Sugary foods (candy… read more
Hitting the trail with your hound is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. When your dog is running loose in the wilderness, make sure to keep an eye on the flowers she is sniffing. There are more flowers poisonous to dogs than you might think. Symptoms can include stomach pain, skin or mouth irritation, trembling, seizing and in some cases, death. Arm… read more
Organizing camping food can be tough. To get the most from your food on the trail, balance your caloric intake with the energy it takes to carry the load. Most hikers find dehydrated and condensed foods make the highest calorie-to-weight ratio and so make the best camping foods; however, the repetitive nature of these foods often means a week of the same mea… read more
The more than 1.5 million square miles of Western Australia are home to both a diversity of terrains and about 7,500 native plants. Western Australia has coastal, forest and mountain regions suitable for a wide range of plant life, including many species of trees, shrubs and tuberous plants suitable for eating. For centuries, these plants have provided bush… read more
From sage to fennel to parsley, there's a wide variety of flavorful herbs that play a significant role in everyday cooking and medicine care in Western Europe. For travelers with a special interest in exploring the unique gardens of France and Italy, there are five popular places to experience at leisure. read more
Mushroom hunting is a handy skill, whether it be for wilderness survival or for putting tasty, wild food on the camp table or even the dinner table at home. Michigan, with its wet conditions and deep forests, is prime mushroom hunting… 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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