Camping on a Budget
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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...
Solo Camping Trips
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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...
What Getting Outdoors Does for Me
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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 ...
Hiking to Half Dome
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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...
Ways to Get Energy (and Keep it) on A Hike
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...
Skip the Crowds in Estes Park and Explore Nederland, Colorado Instead
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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...
An Adventure in New River George
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...
How to Store Food on Long Camping Trips
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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...
Tips to Stay Cool Outdoors in Warm Weather
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 ...