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How to Pack for Backpacking Trips
By: David Ball
It’s finally time for your backpacking trip. Location is picked, route is planned, gear and everything you’ll need is purchased. All that’s left now is to pack your bag and that’s t...

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Identifying Wildflowers
By: Meg Atteberry
As spring and summer approach we couldn’t be more excited about wildflower season. Each year, our favorite natural landscapes bounce back to life in an explosion of color that le...

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Training to Get Outdoors
By: David Ball
Training to get outdoors can seem like a bit of a guessing game. Whether you’re wanting to hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park with your kids, looking to go on your first m...

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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...

Backpacking / Hiking
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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How to choose a Backpack for the Right Fit
By: Melanie Gagon
When I was a beginner hiker I felt overwhelmed with all of the different outdoor products on the market. There are hundreds of hiking backpacks to choose from so choosing the rig...

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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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...

Backpacking / Hiking
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 ...