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Training for a Long Hike

Whether you are planning a traverse of the Presidential Peaks in the White Mountains or planning to hike the Pacific Crest trail, there are several things you can do to train and prepare yourself for it. Training your body not only helps to prepare you for a long hike physically, but it also helps to prepare your mind. read more
Long Distance Hiking Trails in France

France is crisscrossed by over 61,000 miles of trails and walking paths--most prominently, the GR network. Known as the Grande Randonnée system in France, each of these long-distance hiking trails crosses not only much of France, but also connects to counterparts in neighboring countries. Marked with a white stripe over red stripe blazes, these trails m… read more
Long Distance Hiking Trails in Europe

Europe is blessed with an extensive network of long-distance hiking trails. Usually, these are national trails that have been extended and linked together into a trans-continental route. This web of paths makes it plausible to tour all of Europe on foot. These enable truly epic hikes, such as walking from Gibraltar to Stockholm or from Scotland to the southe… read more
The Best Hiking Boots for Long Distance Hiking

Extended backpacking expeditions that are beyond a weekend, such as a five- to seven-day backpacking trip, require a lot from a pair of hiking boots. The boots need to be able to provide support, comfort, and be able to withstand many miles of abuse on and off the trail. read more
Long Distance Hiking Food Ideas

The purpose of eating food along the trail is to provide quick energy to keep you going in between more substantial meals. Trail food should be lightweight and easy to access. Ideally, you want to pack a combination of different foods, including sugary foods for quick energy and high-protein food and snacks that facilitate the production of saliva, which wil… read more

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Attractions in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Traveling to Chattanooga affords outdoor enthusiasts an enormous number of adventures. Whether it's whitewater rafting in the Ocoee River, hiking the Cumberland Trail or climbing the Walnut Wall under the Walnut Bridge, Chattanooga is… read more
Motels in Townsend,Tennessee

Townsend, Tennessee, located in Blount County, is a gateway to the beautiful Smoky Mountains. You'll have endless opportunities all around the area for long hikes through deep, unspoiled forests that give way to gorgeous vistas. The Li… read more
RV Campsites in Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania offers plenty of woodsy valleys and hills where you can take long hikes surrounded by brilliant colors of nature. You will find lakes for swimming and rivers for fishing and more than a fair amount of snow during t… read more
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Campgrounds in Erwin, Tennessee

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How to Hike in Crocs

Notorious for their bright colors and comfort-before-looks styling, Crocs are the ultimate for around-the-house utilitarian footwear. While Crocs are far from the ideal hiking footwear, users report that they do better than one may exp… read more
The Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Preventing Bunions

A bunion is a foot condition that can be painful. It occurs for a number of reasons, but a way to prevent this condition is to wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes with a wide toe box. Many hiking boots and shoes equipped with features… read more
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