Milk chocolate, currants, and hazelnuts make these energy bars from A Fork in the Trail a yummy mid-hike treat. Hazelnut Currant Energy Bars Makes 10 servings 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 cups high-energy cereal or cereal made of strong flakes, crushed 1/2 cup dried currants 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips At Home Heat the...
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Who says you need an oven to bake a cake? This spongy white cake from A Fork in the Trail has a nice lemon flavor and is simple to make. Black Currant and Lemon Fry Cake Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest 1 tablespoon powdered whole egg 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon...
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There are countless resources that guide hikers in packing properly for a trip, usually in the form of a "10 Essentials" list. And while these lists are incredibly useful, they don't always account for specific needs that a hiker may have. In addition to packing the traditional...
Read MoreDespite occurring every four years, Leap Day seems as mysterious and elusive as a glimpse of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. In honor of having had 24 more hours last month to enjoy the outdoors, here are some natural phenomena that boggle the mind and...
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"Dehydration is more likely to happen in the summer." Not true! This is a misconception that many hikers share in the winter months because they are less likely to feel thirsty on a hike when it's not as warm out. But dehydration can be more serious when...
Read MoreSnowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors, even when the trails are buried under a deep layer of snow. The magical white powder can take a previously familiar trail and transform it into an unknown winter wonderland. And while slightly more difficult than...
Read MoreThanksgiving is over and you've woken from your food coma. Rather than succumbing to the post-holiday wobble, why not lace up your hiking boots, grab family and friends, and hit the trails or streets. Here are five hikes throughout the U.S. to get you moving and...
Read MoreWith fall colors coming in quickly to the high country, weekends are a great time to explore some new trails. Authors Alan Apt and Kay Turnbaugh let you do just that—their new edition of Afoot & Afield: Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park has over...
Read MoreEarlier this month, Wilderness Press and Menasha Ridge Press went to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. We always enjoy walking around and seeing all the newest gear for the upcoming season. But one of our favorite parts of the show is getting...
Read MoreWhile summer’s winding down, the heat and humidity continue to blanket the South. Fortunately, Georgia has plenty of swimming holes where you can enjoy the outdoors without melting. Though most of the following trips require a bit of a walk, you’ll be rewarded with shady...
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