Activities
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Your First Hiking Adventure: Science-Backed Ways to Conquer Anxiety
By Caitlin Evans I haven’t always been the outdoorsy type of person. Sure, I had always preferred walking instead of driving, and during the warmer months, my bicycle is my most prized possession, but hiking and camping were something entirely different. Somehow, I had always thought of them as reserved for hardcore nature enthusiasts willing…
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Staying Healthy on the Trail: Nutrition Tips for Solo Hikers
By Caitlin Evans Hiking alone can be an exhilarating, terrifying, life-altering, and excruciating experience. Having just seen Wild for the first time a couple of months ago (and having berated myself for not watching it earlier), I was amazed at how the challenges and setbacks faced by a first-time solo female hiker have been accurately…
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The Natural Beauty of Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway, (Preikestolen in English: “The Pulpit Rock”, “Pulpit” or “Preacher’s Chair”) once visited, is one of those places that you are never likely to forget. To say it is impressive feels like it’s an understatement. Its majestic beauty and that of its surrounding region is hard to compare to anywhere…
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Delicious and Nutritious Snacks for Your Next Family Camping Trip
By Camille May Finley More than just treats, the food you bring along on a camping trip is the fuel that will be available to your body. This is why experienced hiker Shelby Kisgen emphasizes the importance of mindfulness when packing snacks, especially if you’re responsible for feeding other people, like your family. That means choosing to…
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Hiking and Chronic Conditions: Is it Possible to Make it Work?
By Caitlin Evans I wasn’t always hooked on hiking as a form of physical exercise. At first, my weekend excursions were about spending time with friends. We’d get up relatively early on a Saturday or Sunday morning and head to a nearby national park where we’d cover 5-10 miles, depending on the weather and route.…
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Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free
Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free: How to Cope With Setbacks, Fear, and Anxiety By Caitlin Evans The word adventure has a jolly good ring to it, doesn’t it? There you are, climbing a mountain, struggling through the fast-melting snow, the weight of your backpack pinning you down to the face of the cliff. Or…
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Sleeping Under the Stars: Backpacking Gear Guide
By Shannon Minnis Every year, millions of people pack their gear and head outside to camp. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, there’s nothing quite like the long-lasting memories you create when you’re camping. When going out in the wilderness it can be refreshing to totally unplug. This is what’s referred…
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Explore Eternal Flame Falls, NY.
By Ashley Barlow Eternal Flame Falls is located in Western New York and is just a 50 minute drive from Niagara falls. Eternal Flame Falls features a height of 30 feet, but more impressing is the flame behind the waterfall! I visited this waterfall while driving back home from a weekend trip at Niagara Falls.…
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10 Nature Craft Ideas
By Bryony Sumner We love getting out and about in nature with our 2 boys. Earlier this year we wrote about our favourite nature play ideas and we were so inspired by all the lovely comments from like-minded outdoor lovers that we wanted to share some more of our outdoor play ideas. I’ve always been…
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THE FJÄLLRÄVEN CLASSIC USA
By Ashley Barlow The First Annual Fjällräven Classic has officially made its way to the US and I am beyond thankful to have been invited out to be a part of this incredible event! Three glorious days and two nights under the glistening stars backpacking through the remote wilderness of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Over…