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Everything You Need to Know to Hike The Appalachian Trail

In July 1900, Benton Mackaye climbed a tree at the top of Vermont’s Stratton Mountain. That moment, he would later claim, was the origin of what we now call the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Decades of planning, trail building, and love for the outdoors have since [...]

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10 Stunning Frozen Waterfall Hikes in Colorado

A majestic waterfall is one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful creations. Whether it cascades with rushing water during the spring runoff or is a frozen blue hue, seeing a fall up close brings a sense of peace.  If you’re planning a winter hike to a [...]

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Must-Pack Essentials for Spring Hikes

As the weather warms and snow melts away, trails become accessible again for everyone’s favorite free way to get outside: hiking. For a day hike any time of year, you should be prepared to stay safe in the elements and in the backcountry.  But spring [...]

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How to Take Care of Leather Hiking Boots

It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry out tents and air out sleeping bags. However, the piece of equipment that protects our feet from the rough and rugged [...]

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What is Altitude Sickness? (Plus How to Handle If You Get It)

High-up mountain adventures are tons of fun—but if altitude sickness hits you, things can go downhill real quick. Altitude sickness happens because at higher elevation, there’s less air pressure and less oxygen (O2) available for us to breathe. The amount of oxygen in the air [...]

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10 Things to Bring on a Hike with Kids

One of the best gifts we can pass on to our kids is a love for the outdoors. Like anything parenting though, figuring out how to transfer this passion to easily distracted, screen-obsessed, easily-tired mini-humans can be a challenge. Start by packing the Ten Essentials [...]

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How to Find Shed Deer Antlers in the Wild

Each year, deer—as well as elk, moose and caribou—shed their antlers before growing a new pair a few months later.  While scouring the woods in search of this headgear has long been an off-season hobby for hunters, shed hunting has picked up steam among other [...]

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Best Hikes Near Austin, TX

From tropical wetlands and fields of wildflowers to barrier islands and yawning canyons, Texas boasts some of the most diverse (and gorgeous) ecosystems in the United States. The best way to see everything the Lone Star State has to offer? On foot. Here are the [...]

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15 Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

With some of the most diverse and unique terrain in the US, Utah is truly a hiker’s dream. Chase waterfalls and climb towering peaks in the Wasatch Range, or head south to conquer the Mighty Five national parks, where you’ll discover both the greatest concentration [...]

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15 Best Hikes Near Denver

Studded with more than 50 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet (known as “14ers”), there’s no doubt about it—Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. But the Centennial State’s other spectacular trails are worth the trip, too. From otherworldly red rock formations and blossoming wildflower fields to ancient [...]

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Everything You Need to Know to Hike The Appalachian Trail

In July 1900, Benton Mackaye climbed a tree at the top of Vermont’s Stratton Mountain. That moment, he would later claim, was the origin [...]

Camping & Hiking

10 Stunning Frozen Waterfall Hikes in Colorado

A majestic waterfall is one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful creations. Whether it cascades with rushing water during the spring runoff or is a [...]

Camping & Hiking

Must-Pack Essentials for Spring Hikes

As the weather warms and snow melts away, trails become accessible again for everyone’s favorite free way to get outside: hiking. For a day [...]

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How to Take Care of Leather Hiking Boots

It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry [...]

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What is Altitude Sickness? (Plus How to Handle If You Get It)

High-up mountain adventures are tons of fun—but if altitude sickness hits you, things can go downhill real quick. Altitude sickness happens because at higher [...]

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10 Things to Bring on a Hike with Kids

One of the best gifts we can pass on to our kids is a love for the outdoors. Like anything parenting though, figuring out [...]

Camping & Hiking

How to Find Shed Deer Antlers in the Wild

Each year, deer—as well as elk, moose and caribou—shed their antlers before growing a new pair a few months later.  While scouring the woods [...]

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Best Hikes Near Austin, TX

From tropical wetlands and fields of wildflowers to barrier islands and yawning canyons, Texas boasts some of the most diverse (and gorgeous) ecosystems in [...]

Camping & Hiking

15 Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

With some of the most diverse and unique terrain in the US, Utah is truly a hiker’s dream. Chase waterfalls and climb towering peaks [...]

Camping & Hiking

15 Best Hikes Near Denver

Studded with more than 50 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet (known as “14ers”), there’s no doubt about it—Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. But the [...]

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