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Camping on a Budget
By: Mikayla Koltzow
Camping can be a very affordable activity, and that’s one of the biggest draws to it! Camping brings you that special experience of staying somewhere away from home and everyda...

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Solo Camping Trips
By: David Ball
Anything in life worth doing, is still worth doing alone. That’s something I’ve always tried to live my life by. Have you really never experienced the pure joy of going to a movie b...

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What Getting Outdoors Does for Me
By: Kalli Hawkins
I take a long, deep breath. I try to soak up every ounce of the moment. But one deep breath isn’t enough. I take two more. It's still not enough. I wish my lungs had no limit. I ...

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Hiking to Half Dome
By: Travis Mewhirter
It’s when your legs feel more like lead, but your body begins dumping adrenaline—enough to make your arms tingle and palms sweat a bit—that you know you’re close. And my wif...

Backpacking / Hiking
Ways to Get Energy (and Keep it) on A Hike
By: Mecca R. Dennehy
The forest is alive and the sun is out, which means it’s peak summer hiking season. All those alpine lakes and sunset views are waiting for you at the end of a beautiful tr...

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Skip the Crowds in Estes Park and Explore Nederland, Colorado Instead
By: Meg Atteberry
If permitted entries to national parks and expensive, overcrowded lodging isn’t your thing, consider visiting Nederland, Colorado this summer. As an alternative to the tourist-pa...

Backpacking / Hiking
An Adventure in New River George
By: Steven Sorrell
I have seen photos of the New River Gorge Bridge for years. It was a frequent stop for a friend of mine as he drove back and forth between family and work. I remember always bei...

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How to Store Food on Long Camping Trips
By: Desiree Hester
As July temperatures veer towards scorching, dealing with food storage while camping can create quite the challenge. But no matter how hot it may be where you are located, we’ve...

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Tips to Stay Cool Outdoors in Warm Weather
By: David Ball
Temperatures are definitely on the rise, and we’re all feeling the heat! We either have to beat the sun up or wait until it’s down to enjoy the outdoors this summer. If you’re like ...