Travel and Adventure
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Mountain Camping Holiday Preparation
6 Great Tips on Preparing for a Mountain Camping Holiday By Kerry Anders Not all holidays have to be spent laying on a beach. It can be just as relaxing to spend time camping and hiking in the mountains. Indeed, the beautiful surroundings and fresh air of mountain camping will do wonders for your health…
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Film Project: Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks
By Marinel de Jesus Editor note: Click here if you haven’t yet read the original post ‘Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks’. And now to announce a very exciting film project to promote women who love the great outdoors, Marinel shares this exciting development in her own words… BACKGROUND A few months ago, I…
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Don’t date a girl who treks
By Marinel de Jesus She’s the girl with the uneven tanned body Scorched skin from the rays of the sun from trekking the high passes. She’s the girl with the high cut boots And a pair of trekking poles that she depends her life on She’s the girl who catches the sunrise and sunset…
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Titcomb Basin, Wyoming, USA
Crown Jewel of the Winds: Titcomb Basin, Wyoming, USA By Nicole Atkins Titcomb Basin is one of those destinations that will leave you changed. It’s nestled in the Wind River Range, in Western Wyoming. The primitive nature of the Winds has a way of arousing the deepest passions of your creative soul. With their jagged…
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An Amateur Dirtbag’s Guide to Zion in the Winter
By Emily Pennington “I feel bad about Ben,” J.C. muttered as we tip-toed down the razor’s edge of Angels Landing. “He would have loved this.” I nodded, squinting as I peered off into the brittle, orange canyon, 1500 feet below. At that exact moment, a pair of bouncy, brunette pigtails inched over the top of…
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7 Unique Getaways for Outdoor Adventurers
By Phoebe Hodina Searching for unique getaways that still have a connection to the great outdoors? Well being in nature doesn’t always have to include a tent. Sometimes it can be a yurt, igloo or treehouse! Unique getaways that give you a totally different experience Here’s a list of retreats that will give you some…
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Dry but delightful: Hiking in the desert
By Lynley Joyce Deserts are dry, dangerous and often barren. So why would anyone go hiking in the desert? It’s because deserts can also be stunningly beautiful with a wide range of plants and wildlife tenaciously hanging on to the rugged and sometimes dramatic landscape. Desert trails If you are considering hiking in the desert,…
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Camping in Less Developed Areas: A Simple Guide
By Oceana Setaysha Camping in less developed areas can have its fair share of challenges. Here are some things to consider before you travel to a non-traditional camping destination. Explaining Camping In Spots People Don’t Camp There are so many things to love about camping. However despite its ubiquitous nature in many Western countries, it’s…
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The Colorado Trail: Hiking Review
By Phoebe Hodina Options of getting there: By air and/or car. Best time(s) to visit: July has the best wildflowers, and summer months are usually the best times to visit if you’re going to camp. The fall can be lovely but maybe a bit chillier. Climate/weather/temperature & appropriate dress: In the mountains, be aware that…
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Haven’t Heard About Geocaching?
By Oceana Setaysha It’s A Camping Activity You’ll Love! If you’re an outdoors person, if you love camping, hiking and long walks out in the wilderness to nowhere in particular, then we have a new hobby you’re going to love. Not only does it fit perfectly into all the things you already enjoy, it actually…