Hiking

News & Tips: 5 Summer Getaways that Won’t Break the Bank...
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5 Summer Getaways that Won’t Break the Bank

July 26, 2013
It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, grilling out and best of all, vacations.  The average American spends $1,180 on a vacation—an eye-popping number for some households. To take…
News & Tips: How to Pack a Backpack
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How to Pack a Backpack

July 18, 2013
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
News & Tips: 10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks
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10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks

June 19, 2013
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
News & Tips: Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments...
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Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments

May 24, 2013
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
News & Tips: How to Hike With Your Baby
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How to Hike With Your Baby

May 23, 2013
Photo Credit: twoknobbytires.com At first thought, hiking with a baby or toddler doesn’t seem to be a winning recipe for a relaxing, invigorating outing. As beautiful as a rising sun over a…
News & Tips: Harvesting Wild Leeks
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Harvesting Wild Leeks

May 1, 2013
Out of all the edible wild vegetation that grows in our nearby forests one of the most overlooked plants would have to be ramps or wild leeks. These wild leeks are a type of wild-growing onion with a…
News & Tips: What You Ought to Know Before Buying a Handheld GPS Unit...
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What You Ought to Know Before Buying a Handheld GPS Unit

April 8, 2013
Handheld GPS units are a great all-in-one tool — map, compass, and navigating record keeper — for day hikers and back country backpackers alike. With the wide selection of handheld GPS units…
News & Tips: Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography...
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Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography

March 29, 2013
Whether you fish, hunt, camp or hike, the great outdoors is a common denominator that tie us all together. A wonderful way to capture the moments that nature offers is through wildlife photography.…