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Seven State Parks Near Chicago For an Action-Packed Road Trip

Just outside the concrete jungle of Chicago lie impressive outdoor parks. Beyond the known urban parks, like Lincoln Park and Washington Park, the area surrounding Chicago offers true natural escapes for those looking to reset for a we

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Must-See Sights in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular and beautiful parks in the United States. It's also one of the busiest in warmer months. It’s an iconic playground for climbers, adventurers, photographers, and families. If you’ve

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Nature Untamed: Where to Backpack in Wyoming

Whether you’re new to backpacking or a seasoned vet, Wyoming is an undeniably gorgeous place to get moving. Primarily visited for Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Wyoming's national parks draw up to four million visitors a year. Backpack

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An In-Depth Look Into Food for Hiking: Tips and Ideas

Planning Meals for a Multi-day Hiking Trip While car camping can be a much-needed reset, sometimes we desire to venture further into the wilderness. Backpacking combines hiking with ba

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5 Ways to Spend Spring Outdoors in Atlanta

Known as the “City in the Forest,” Atlanta has an abundance of greenery that engulfs its skyline and suburbs. The metropolis is lined with magnolias, dogwoods, Southern pines, and oaks, offering an immense amount of coverage compar

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Five Bucket List Spots to Backpack in California

California is famous for its biodiversity up and down the coast, with an assortment of scenery that will impress any nature lover. The comfortable year-round climate makes it the ideal state for camping during almost any season. Before

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Ecotourism: Four Handpicked Destinations for Safe & Sustainable Travel

If you're anything like us, you live for the thrill of exploration and authentic beauty only nature can provide. Now more than ever, it's important to take care of the planet we call home. Spending time outside safely and sustainably s

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Backpacking Checklist: Gear and Tips

Backpacking checklists are essential to every successful trip. Combining hiking, camping, and traveling, backpacking truly allows you to experience the wilderness in a rugged, pure, and untamed manner, 

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A Quick Guide to Dispersed Camping

What's more exciting than exploring the unknown? Most people who are in love with the outdoors can't wait to go camping. However, now that outdoor recreation has become so popular for so many, securing a camping space at design