Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to stop your fitness routine. Sure, there is always the gym--but treadmills get old and there is nothing better than fresh air and a scenic route, especially when the trees are covered in the fluffy white stuff. Running in the winter, however, requires some extra gear to make it comfortable. read more
Owning cold weather running apparel separates the occasional hobbyist from the die-hard sports aficionado. As a runner, you know that there is a lot more to running in the cold than simply putting on a warm jacket and maybe a thicker pair of sweat pants. Instead, you are going to face cold temperatures. You may have to potentially deal with snow, sleet or ra… read more
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Finding running shoes for children goes beyond merely finding fashionably colored footwear in the right size, with perhaps a little extra room to grow into. The best running shoes for kids also offer comfortable ankle and arch support, and prevent the foot from slipping inside the shoe. These shoes are available for running on trails or on the beach. In addi… read more
Snowshoes let us hike in winter. Modern snowshoes make our hikes easy and fun, but what is the history of the snowshoe? Origins in Central Asia and Native American societies gives a story of the snowshoe. read more
Located in Patagonia, approximately 1,020 miles southwest of Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, also known as Bariloche, Argentina, is home to about 140,000 people. With its spectacular national parks and rivers such as the Rio Man… read more
China is known for more than just the Great Wall. With spectacular hiking tours and a variety of recreational activities, travelers have many options when it comes to entertainment and recreation. Regardless of your itinerary plans, pa… read more
Cross-country runners run on every kind of terrain--from gravel to grass to rocky trails and even through the woods. Sudden inclines and declines as well as drastic transitions from one surface to the next are inevitable. These type of… read more
Historic Edinburgh, Scotland has various local points of interests, such as medieval buildings, artistic events, sports, festivals and celebrations. The Edinburgh festival is a collection of different festivals, including Edinburgh Fr… read more
Located in western Oregon, the Willamette River offers steelhead fishing. The river also has fishing for salmon, shad, sturgeon, walleye and smallmouth bass. The Willamette is a large river, and most of the fishing on it requires a boa… read more
Forks is situated in the northwest corner of Washington state. It is near Olympic National Park to the east and about 15 miles from the Pacific coast to the west. Due to its location, there are plenty of fishing opportunities for steel… read more
Steelhead trout are native to the Pacific Northwest. They are olive green and speckled with reddish stripes down their sides. They migrate through rivers in Washington to the ocean in "runs" or groups within the official steelhead seas… read more
The Kalama River is a tributary of the Columbia River situated in Cowlitz County at the southwest part of Washington. The river is well-known for its productive fishing of many species but most notably for steelhead and Chinook salmon.… 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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