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Here We Come, Outdoor Retailer!

With barely enough time to recover from the holidays, we are packing our winter gear and jetting off to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. This show is even more exciting to us because we'll be introducing our new family member, Adventure Publications! Our booth...

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Friday Foods – Cream of Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup

 Hungarian hot paprika gives this dish from A Fork in the Trail a little heat. Enhance the flavor of this soup by adding a little smoked Gouda or chicken. Cream of Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup Makes 2 servings 1 tablespoon dried chives 1 teaspoon roasted garlic 2/3  cup instant potato flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon...

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Friday Foods – Chili con Carne

This chili from A Fork in the Trail is delicious served with cornbread, biscuits, or toasted tortillas.  Chili con Carne Makes 3-4 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/4 cups canned, diced tomatoes 5 ounces or 1/2 can condensed tomato soup 2 cups canned dark red kidney beans 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon...

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5 Hikes to Burn Off Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving 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...

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Book Sale

Unless you've been living under a fallen tree the past few weeks, you've probably noticed REI's #optoutside campaign to get people to spend time outdoors instead of battling crowded parking lots and long checkout lines this Friday. As a guidebook publishing company that gets people to get outside...

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Friday Foods – Pumpkin Pecan Bake

Bring a bit of Thanksgiving into the backcountry! Not quite pumpkin pie and not quite fruit crisp, this dessert from A Fork in the Trail is a great finish to a turkey dinner on a fall camping trip. Pumpkin Pecan Bake Makes 4 servings Pie 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/8 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 14...

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Friday Foods – Maple Salmon

Here is a simple salmon recipe with a fall twist from A Fork in the Trail. Maple Salmon Makes 2 servings 2 6-ounce salmon fillets 1/8 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 lemon 1/4 cup vegetable oil Salt and pepper At Home Freeze the salmon in a large ziplock freezer bag. When you are ready to leave, put...

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Friday Foods – Tuna Bagel with Black Bean Salsa

Tired of your boring PB&J? Spice up your lunch with this recipe from A Fork in the Trail. The hint of lime in the salsa complements the tuna; chicken would also work well in this wrap. Tuna Bagel with Black Bean Salsa Makes 2-4 servings 2 multigrain bagels 2 foil pouches tuna, approximately 3...

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Friday Foods – Caramel Apple Chai

Pay homage to this Halloween favorite around the campsite tomorrow night with this recipe from A Fork in the Trail. The spiciness of chai tea works well with the apples and sweet caramels. Caramel Apple Chai Makes 2 servings 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk 2 tablespoons loose chai tea 4 dried apple slices,...

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Friday Foods – Camp Pirogies

Potato-filled perogies are a hearty meal after a long day on your feet.  This recipe twist from A Fork in the Trail lets you enjoy this fall favorite from the comfort of your campsite.  Camp Perogies Makes 2-3 servings 6 lasagna noodles 14-ounce package instant mashed 6 slices precooked bacon (optional) 2 teaspoons dried chives Nonfat...

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