Category: Hiking
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Good Luck Cliffs
Snowshoe Hike to Good Luck Cliffs: A Winter Adventure in the Adirondacks Located in the scenic Adirondack Mountains near Caroga, New York, Good Luck Cliffs offer a picturesque destination for a snowshoe hike. The trail is generally considered a moderately challenging route, with an average completion time of about 2 hours. While this area is…
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Exploring Morgan Hill: A Winter Hike Adventure
Discover the hidden gems of Morgan Hill in Tully, NY, where off-trail adventures lead to serene lean-tos, cascading streams, and quiet winter solitude. Escape the crowds and explore the beauty of the less-traveled paths.
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The Least Visited National Parks in the US
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida. The first national park in the United States was created in 1872 in the form of Yellowstone National Park. It was followed by Mackinac and Rock Creek national parks. 21 parks in the United States are designated UNESCO BR (Biosphere Reserves) while 14 are […] Click here to view original…
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How to plan your first backpacking trip and everything you need to bring with you
James Stout/Business Insider With proper planning and the right gear, going on your first backpacking trip doesn‘t have to be intimidating. We‘ve put together a guide full of tips on how to plan your first backpacking trip. We‘ve also rounded up all the supplies you need to have on […] Click here to view original…
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5 Best Leave No Trace Trowels of 2019
Using a Leave No Trace trowel is one of the most responsible things you can do to preserve the backcountry for others to enjoy. While there’s nothing quite as satisfying as having a good bowel movement outdoors in the crisp morning air, surrounded by white-capped mountains and wild flowers, […] Ok the 12-year old in…
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Do You Really Need Two Hiking Poles? Probably Not
If there is one constant in backpacking it is this: Fewer things are better than more things. There are of course exceptions. More Sour Patch Kids are always better than fewer Sour Patch Kids after a 15-mile day on the trail. That might be the only exception now that […] Lately, I find myself day…
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The Best Things to Do in Every National Park
From scenic drives to boat trips, kayaking to slough slogging, hiking to backpacking, we’ve come up with the best of every national park. Part of what makes national parks so special is that there’s no wrong way to visit them. Transcending all ages and fitness levels, all of the […] Click here to view original…
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Camping is on the rise in North America with more people heading outdoors, and more often
A love of the outdoors and the desire for more quality time with family and friends are among the reasons people enjoy camping. — Photo courtesy Jalodrome/Flickr More North Americans are discovering the benefits of time spent outdoors and as they do, they’re committing more time to camping each […] Click here to view original…
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Do You Speak Backpacker?
William Shakespeare: “In jest, there is truth.” Every sport has its insider lingo, and backpacking is no different. Whether you’ve logged thousands of miles or are strapping on a pack for the first time, here are some key terms that will help you decode fellow hikers’ trail talk. Altitoots : You’ve probably heard that symptoms…
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Think It’s Impossible to Find Solitude in National Parks? Think Again.
Picture, if you will, Sequoia National Park on a modern-day Fourth of July. Granite ablaze with summer sunshine? Check. Black bears frolicking through pine-fringed meadows? Check. Trees so wondrously large you could (at one ridiculous point in time) barrel a truck right through ‘em? Check. Oh, and don’t forget […] Here is a great read…