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10 Hiking Essentials to Pack for Your Next Hiking Trip
Backpacking and hiking often requires having specific gear to enjoy ultimate comfort and safety. From staying hydrated and well fed to fending of insects and treating ailments, it pays to be prepared in the outdoors. To make sure your next hiking trip is enjoyable and safe, here are 10 essentials you should definitely have in your pack.
read moreBoondocking in California: Six Spots to Pin on Google Maps
Boondocking with your RV usually means being away from many services and without hook-ups. Boondocking may be about getting off the grid and embracing nature, but this means you have to do a bit of planning and preparation ahead of time to ensure your health, comfort, and safety. Here are some helpful boondocking tips and locations for dispersed camping in California.
read moreA Beginner’s Guide to Remote Camping in the Wild
Whether you refer to it as off-grid, primitive, backcountry, or remote camping, the idea is getting back to the basics and really connecting with nature. If you’re considering planning a remote camping experience in the wild, be sure to check out our helpful hints that will make your first truly wild camping experience a successful one.
read more12 Not-So-Obvious Camping Essentials
Everyone knows the basics of what to pack for a camping trip such as a tent, sleeping bag, and camping chairs, but many fail to consider some of the other essential items you may want to add to your gear list. Here’s a handy list of camping items you may want to pack for your next date with wilderness which will help ensure your health, safety, and comfort.
read moreOregon’s Parks and Best Scenic Locations
Whether you’re looking to do some remote backcountry hiking and camping or simply want to visit a park closer to the big cities like Portland, here are some of Oregon’s best parks and natural spaces to experience.
read moreThe Top 7 Parks and Gardens to Visit in Washington D.C.
From grand green spaces like the U.S. National Arboretum and Theodore Roosevelt Island to more private secluded gardens, there are a number of natural spaces you can escape all the politics and congestion of the Washington D.C. Even the National Mall abounds with beautiful landscaping.
read moreA Few Great Physical & Mental Health Benefits You’ll Get from Fishing
While some types of fishing can prove to be an expensive sport or hobby, most fishing is relatively cheap and provides just as much health benefits as an expensive gym membership or yoga classes can offer. Here are just some of the many ways you can improve your overall health by taking up fishing, whether you’re after mahi-mahi in the Gulf of Mexico or salmon in Alaska.
read more3 Life-Changing Places in the American Southwest that You Have to Visit Before You Die
Whether you’re headed to the saguaro cactus-filled Sonoran Desert or the slot canyons of Grand Canyon, there’s plenty to explore in America’s Southwest. Cruise along Route 66 or partake in a bit of hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, or canyoneering.
read more5 Must-Visit National Parks in the UK
The UK is blessed with 15 national parks, most of which can be found in England. Each of the U.K’s national parks is unique and offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Here is a list of our top five favourite national parks in the U.K. that definitely warrant a visit.
read moreMost Beautiful and Unique Hiking Trails in Indiana
Never has there been a more opportune time to explore Indiana’s natural outdoor beauty, since safe social distancing activities seem to be what many people are seeking these days. Whether you’re into searching for wildlife or simply admiring stunning natural landscapes, Indiana offers a wide variety of different hiking trails ranging from walks that take a few hours to multi-day treks.
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