Hiking

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When I was a kid, my brother and I were each in "outdoor" youth programs. I won't name the organizations, but...
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There's nothing like it. The landscape looks like it's been painted white. The forest is silent, the boughs...
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Decades ago, I sat in my parent’s family room and watched a 16 mm black and white movie of their honeymoon in...
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Imagine you're traversing a mountain pass on a holiday road trip, and snowy conditions, fatigue, and your...
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Beautiful Views, Autumn Hues We decided to take advantage of the PNW's unseasonably clear, warm fall with a...
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I’m always up for an adventure, and when someone suggests a new place, you can count me in! Recently I was...
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I remember when I first saw a promotional poster for "Wild," a story based on Cheryl Strayed's experience on...
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There is a ton of information on wilderness emergency equipment: What you should have, why you'll certainly...
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As an intrepid traveler, I’m always looking for new places to explore. Occasionally, I return to special...
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A couple of years ago, trapped in a desk job which kept me indoors for hours at a time, I dreamed of a way to...
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If you've ever ventured out to the coastal redwoods of the Pacific Northwest or the stormy Atlantic coast of...
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Familiarity with National Parks and National Forests is pretty standard. These locations provide beautiful...