Category Archives: Hiking

How To Find Great Little Known Hiking Trails

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Guest

 Tips On Finding Less Traveled Trails If you’ve already hiked all the popular trails in your area, or even if you just prefer exploring the lesser known and lesser traveled trails, you may wonder how to find these options. Try … Continue reading →

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What Every Aspiring Backpacker Should Know

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Guest

Tips On How To Be A Successful Backpacker Backpacking is one of the best ways to travel, and failure in this endeavor provides more experience. When you make mistakes, and get bruised legs, busted toes and lose your gear, you … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Guest

Hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail is a dream for many hikers and non-hikers alike. It is a test of physical and mental endurance that many say brings great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. The trail is … Continue reading →

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How Bear Spray Can Save Your Life

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Guest

How to Use Bear Spray If you have ever cooked with a hot chili and touched your face or your eyes, you probably quickly found yourself in severe pain with burning sensations wherever your hands made contact. This is how … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Canada

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Guest

Mother Nature certainly knew what she was doing when she waved her magic wand in Canada. For unsurpassed outdoor beauty, no other landscape comes close to the wild, untamed panoramas of North America. Book flights to Canada for some incredible … Continue reading →

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Weight vs. Comfort

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Guest

We’ve been concerned about packing lighter and more comfortable for a while now and that is because camping gear has evolved immensely in the past decades. Basic camping gear like the map, sleeping bag, tent and backpack has improved because … Continue reading →

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A Guide to the Best Camping Watches

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Guest

When setting out for a weekend away camping, your equipment checklist is likely to read all the essentials: tent, backpack, stove, hiking boots, etc. However, does it include a specialist watch? There are so many timepieces on the market to … Continue reading →

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Camping in Western Maryland

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Guest

For individuals looking to get away from it all and spend some time roughing it in the wilderness, a camping trip in Western Maryland is a great opportunity to dust off those hiking sandals and connect with nature. With its … Continue reading →

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Camping and Hiking at Lake Buchanan

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Guest

Lake Buchanan, one of the largest of the Highland Lakes, is a wonderful place to take the family camping and hiking. Your family can enjoy all the great aspects of camping, like story telling, making s’mores and piling together in … Continue reading →

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Best Camping Spots in Northern America

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Guest

Yosemite National Park in Mariposa, California By far one of the most popular and enjoyable camping spots in all of North America is Yosemite National Park. This location offers everything you could possibly want in one beautiful spot. There are … Continue reading →

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