While you're out on the trail, planning for meal time is crucial to ensuring a pleasant trip through the wilderness. For a rundown of general planning steps for backcountry cooking, click here. Menu planning, though, is an undertaking that warranted its own post. Laurie Ann March,...
Read MoreFor the first time in 80 years, Los Angeles again boasts a centralized waterway open for recreational use. A 2.5-mile stretch of the 51-mile river is now open for kayaking, canoeing, paddling, and angling, CNN reported Saturday. The "Elysian Valley" stretch is open to boating...
Read MoreOur National Parks present us with the richest exposure to the most elements of nature of all our natural reserves. That's part of what makes them so important and well-loved. The extra-ruggedness of their wild terrain can also yield, however, a sense of intimidation for...
Read MoreTrail authors all across the country don't stop their contributions to outdoor communities at the back cover. Many of them are avidly involved with trail networks and conservation & restoration initiatives in their own hometowns. It's this sort of (often volunteer) work that bolsters their...
Read MoreDon't miss out on this year's Nature's Gym Fun Days across the country! REI and Merrell have teamed up to celebrate getting fit in the outdoors, as opposed to a stinky gym. There are still seven events left on REI's calendar, which you can check out here. Events include fun things like group...
Read MoreBeyond the well-documented health and environmental benefits that a regular walking routine offers, there is also the added bonus of feeling more deeply connected with the neighborhood and community than you would insulated in your automobile. Just ask urban hiking experts and Wilderness Press contributors Holly...
Read MoreOur good friends at the American Hiking Society have a new dog-friendly hiking page. Along with helpful information on hiking with dogs and dog-friendly trails across the U.S., they are also hosting an awesome contest with great prizes. Three winners will be selected. Prizes include:...
Read MoreHello! I'm Ronnie, a guest blogger, here to highlight a few adventure spots as it gets closer to my favorite time of the year and warmer weather. Featured below are three hikes that offer unique experiences for either the beginner or the veteran hiker this...
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