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National Parks
8 of the Most Crowded National Parks in the World (and Where to Go Instead)
oyster.com - Kevin Brouillard
Since it was signed in 1906, the United States Antiquities Act has conserved millions of acres across 58 national parks. These protected areas …
Olddog Fittnessadded this to Survival
Ice Age
The 'Wild' Effect? Why Hiking Is Surging in Popularity in the U.S.
howstuffworks.com - Melanie Radzicki McManus
Ever since the 2012 publication of Cheryl Strayed's best-selling memoir, "Wild," which chronicles her 1,100-mile (1,770-kilometer) solo hike along …
mthungeradded this to Court of Leaves
Outdoors
The Best Thru-Hiking Advice I’ve Heard
thetrek.co
Everyone has something to say while on trail, or before getting on trail, in terms of thru-hiking advice. Sometimes it can be a bit much, however …
Arizona
Stunning Destinations in the Southwest You Need to Visit - Ann-Tran
ann-tran.com - Author Ann Tran
What can you see in 48 hours in the Nevada, Arizona and Utah? A lot! Our tour was a two-day trip, which included many sights and attractions of these …
Shane Leschasinadded this to gear
Everest Base Camp
Outside Ranks the 25 Best Hikes in the World — The Adventure Blog
adventureblog.net - by Kraig Becker
Have you already trekked the Inca Trail, backpacked the PCT, and wandered the Annapurna Circuit? Are you looking for new places to stretch your legs …
Buffalo, NY
Winter trip a tradition on Buffalo River
nwaonline.com - www.nwaonline.com
Light rain and near freezing temperatures greeted 15 eager paddlers gathered at the low-water bridge in Ponca for the group's 20th annual Winter …
Timothy Leeadded this to Section Hiking
Section Hiking
Rockland County to Declare Measles State of Emergency, Ban Unvaccinated Minors From Public Spaces
nbcnewyork.com
Rockland County will declare a countywide State of Emergency relating to the ongoing measles outbreak Tuesday afternoon. Effective at the stroke of …
Canadian National Parks
Sea caves, grottos & shipwrecks on the Bruce Peninsula
roadtrippers.com - maps.roadtrippers.com
Kick off your trip through the Bruce Peninsula with a stop at MacGregor Point Provincial, one of Ontario's finest parks. Located in the beautiful …
Mining
Hiking an active Indonesian volcano: how to trek through the blue flames of Kawah Ijen
scmp.com - Nam Cheah
One of the largest acidic lakes in the world, Kawah Ijen, in the crater of a volcano where sulphur miners toil, is famous for its natural blue …
Outdoors
Hiking to O'Leary Peak Lookout
socalhiker.net
Hiking O’Leary Peak will take you to the edge of a millennia old lava flow, and up high above to look down on the cinder cone that created it. From …
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Outdoors
My Training Plan for the PCT
thetrek.co
“You’re hiking how many miles?! How the heck do you even train for that?” Since I began sharing my plans to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail with …
Zachary R Brockadded this to Great Outdoors
Budapest
Take a day trip from Budapest to Róka Hill
welovebudapest.com
If you’re looking to leave the buzz of Budapest behind, Róka Hill is the perfect destination. It only takes 90 minutes to walk around these robust …
Napa Valley
Spring Trail Challenge begins throughout Napa County
napavalleyregister.com
The Spring Trail Challenge 2019, which includes 11 trails throughout Napa County, begins March 20 and continues through June 21.
Outdoors
Spring(er) Fever- Sweet 16- Whats the Best Restaurants on the Appalachian Trail
thetrek.co
Springer Fever Sweet 16 We’ve polled previous thru-hikers, selected and seeded, the Best Restaurants on the Appalachian Trail. Winners from the first …
Michael Madded this to Running Long
Podcasting
Eight podcasts about backpacking, running, climbing, and hunting
andrewskurka.com - Andrew Skurka
By onMarch 25, 2019 in News 0 With host Buzz Burrell after my interview for the Fastest Known Podcast This winter I’ve been a guest on six podcasts, …
Outside Magazineadded this to Gear
Outdoors
Hoka Is Now Making Hiking Shoes
Outside Magazine - Svati Kirsten Narula
Hoka One One is best known for bringing maximum cushioning to running shoes. Now the California-based brand is hoping to do the same for hiking, with the launch of three new shoes—the Sky Kaha, Sky Toa,
CloudLineadded this to Life on the Trail
Section Hiking
Snake season: Watch out on the trails, and in your yard
havasunews.com - Aaron Ricca Special to Today’s News-Herald
Hikers are out on the trails, and so are the snakes. As the weather warms up, snakes come out of hibernation and one misstep can lead to an emergency …
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Outdoors
What You Need to Know About Hiking With a Dog
thetrek.co
While it’s not uncommon for hikers to take a little bit of home with them on the trail one way or another, some take it a step further and bring the …
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Outdoors
Hike of the Week: Bane Canyon, Chino Hills State Park, CA
backpacker.com - Maren Horjus
Trail Facts Distance: 5.7 miles (lollipop-loop) • Time: 3 hours • Difficulty: 2 out of 5 Summary Perk of SoCal's record rainfall and a friendly visit from the …
Appalachian Trail
Video: Setting an FKT on the Appalachian Trail — The Adventure Blog
adventureblog.net - by Kraig Becker
Last fall, hiker Joe McConaughy (trail name: Stringbean) set an impressive new speed record on the Appalachian Trail, finishing the entire 2190-mile …
Outdoors
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
thetrek.co
As the new thru-hiking season dawns, many people are prepping for the adventure of a lifetime. Shakedown hikes, last-minute gear purchases, and …
Outdoors
Walking for Devon
thetrek.co
I’ve been dreaming of this hike for nearly two years. My first long distance hike was a failure — I had just jumped headfirst into hiking and …
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Pacific Crest Trail
Single Day Winter Bonds Traverse
thetrek.co
There are 46 peaks in the Adirondacks and 48 peaks in New Hampshire over 4,000 feet. Fun fact: 4 of the 46 in the Adirondacks are actually less than …
mthungeradded this to Court of Leaves
Section Hiking
SC EP:526 Terrifying Night On The Appalachian Trail from Sasquatch Chronicles
stitcher.com
Spoke to Glen who is a retired law enforcement officer. Glen said “I was injured on the job so I have taken some time off. A good friend of mine and …
RSJRadded this to Bicycle World
Trails
Chutes to become Colorado Springs' first one-way, mountain bike-only trail
gazette.com - Seth Boster
Colorado Springs mountain biker Harry Hamill stopped riding the Chutes years ago. Flowing through the woods in the city’s southwest mountains and …
Jim Pottsadded this to American Vacation
Bend, OR
Falling for Silver Falls State Park
bendbulletin.com - By Makenzie Whittle • The Bulletin
A-A+ If you go: Silver falls state park 20024 SE Silver Falls Highway Sublimity, Oregon 503-873-8681 oregonstateparks.org" class="auto" …
Christopher Cutleradded this to Camping And hiking
Budapest
The top 6 hikes in and around Budapest
welovebudapest.com
The first rays of spring sunshine are slowly enticing everyone outside. For either a short break from the downtown buzz or a whole day’s hike, here …
Joseph Calandrielloadded this to Get Out
Outdoors
Final Reflections Before the Appalachian Trail
thetrek.co
The time has come, and today is the day. My parents and best friend camped at Amicalola with Isaac and me last night, so as I write this I’m about to …
Outdoors
The Hike Before the Hike: The Journey to Springer Mountain
thetrek.co
With only one week until I set foot on the Appalachian Trail it is fair to say that I have had months to prepare. At times I do feel well and truly …
James Burkeadded this to Wildlink
Appalachian Trail
My Five Favorite AT Thru-Hiker Items
thetrek.co
It’s still early, but one week in, here’s my “For the win!” list: 1. Garage Grown Gear Fanny Pack Lightweight, holds a lot, waterproof, cool color, …