Friday Foods: Tropical Salsa

This salsa from A Fork in the Trail  combines sweet and spice with a hint of smokiness; it's delicious served with toasted tortillas or tortilla chips or added to a chicken or turkey wrap.   Tropical Salsa Makes two servings 2 tablespoons lime juice 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained well 3⁄4 cup plum...

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10 Reasons To Go Camping This Weekend

In honor of the Great American Campout this Saturday, here are some reasons why you should pack your bag, gas up the car, and sleep under the stars this weekend. If nothing else, pitch a tent in your backyard or cowboy camp in the comfort of...

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5 Fun Summer Park Walks in Manhattan

Summertime in Manhattan is delightful. Ellen Levitt, author of the just-released Walking Manhattan, shared with us her top five lush, shaded city parks to explore when the summer sun is beating down. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, check out these walks and learn...

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Outdoor Father’s Day Gift Guide

If you're looking for some last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, you've come to the right place. Why not give Dad the gift of adventure! Pair one of these books with a picnic lunch or a weekend getaway, and you're golden: Best Tent Camping: Kentucky—If you're looking...

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National Trails Day Trail Crawl

I love trails. Long trails. Short trails. Technical trails. Urban trails. Popular trails. Secret trails. So with today being National Trails Day, I sat down to pick the perfect trail for my celebration. Which oasis of dirt would my feet grace in honor of this better-than-Christmas day? And when I...

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How Trails Get Their Names

The names of hiking trails are often straightforward and self-explanatory — they are chosen for a point of interest, or perhaps a trail leader or volunteer who helped blaze the original path. But every so often, a catchy or unusual trail name comes along that defies...

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