For the avid hiker, trail mixers are an important food staple, but they are often high in fat. You can solve this problem by creating your own low-fat trail mix recipes. read more
Hikers are constantly in danger of losing their lives simply by taking a few wrong turns. The news reports detail the tragic stories of hikers dying a mere few miles away from help, while in other cases there are the accounts of last minute rescues---especially during inclement weather. If you are an avid hiker on the trails or in the backcountry, take all t… read more
History and scenery combine along the Inca Trail, one of the most unusual hikes in the world. Trek through Peru's Andes, explore ancient Inca ruins and enjoy the lush vegetation of the cloud forest. read more
Greenville in eastern North Carolina is home to a large number of parks open for hikers and trail lovers to enjoy, including the Phil Carroll Nature Preserve, Paramore Park and Greensprings Park Greenway. If you're in town to catch an Eastern Carolina University Pirates game, or enjoy the scenery, there are plenty of accommodation choices. Whether you prefer… read more
Searching for lost hikers should always be undertaken with proper organization and, ideally, the support of professionals. Trained search-and-rescue workers know wilderness navigation, survival techniques, first-aid response and the psychology of the disoriented. Knowing how to look for lost hikers means truly learning basic wilderness emergency and signalin… read more
A day hike through the Appalachian Mountains is an invigorating and exciting adventure. The Appalachian Trail stretches over 14 states---so there are several locations to start and stop. Even if only hiking on the trail for a few hours… read more
New York is a state that is most famous for being the home of the largest city in the country. When New York is mentioned, the first thing to come to many people's mind is New York City and the Statue of Liberty, but that is just one c… read more
John Muir, pictured on the 2005 California quarter, explored the Sierra Nevada Mountains and wrote essays, letters and books telling of his adventures in the wild and expanding his vision of preserving nature. His activism helped secur… read more
Just up the Allegheny River a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh is a 42-acre island, Washington's Landing. Before it was a prime condo, and townhouse neighborhood, it was named Herrs Island, and served as a stockyard. Cattle was sla… read more
Nestled in the Ozark mountains of north-central Arkansas, Mountain Home is a place apart from the hustle and bustle of Arkansas' larger communities. Nearby Bull Shoals and White River State Park in the Ozark National Forest host a vari… read more
Miramar, Florida is approximately 18 miles north of Miami. For outdoor enthusiasts, Miramar is a one hour drive by car from the start of a 28-mile hike through Big Cypress National Reserve. Described by the park service as designed for… read more
Sonora, California, is in the heart of Gold Country, near the Sierra Mountains. Hikers and trail runners will enjoy the Dragoon Gulch Trail, a two-mile loop-trail that has varying terrain and views of the surrounding mountains. Visitor… read more
Carrollton, Georgia, a mid-size city in the west-central section of the state, sits near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Visitors to the area can find hiking trails, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, backpacking… read more
Westhampton is a hamlet and is located on Long Island, New York, in the Town of Southampton. Visitors to Westhampton will find many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation. Hikers have trails in the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and Hubbard… read more
Crestview is between Mobile and Tallahassee in the Florida panhandle. This part of Florida is a haven for hikers and canoeing enthusiasts. The campgrounds of the area take full advantage of the depth of natural resources in the area, w… 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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