Activities
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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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Camping and Hiking on your Period
By Oceana Setaysha Don’t let your period slow you down! If you’re an active, outdoorsy type, there’s nothing more annoying than trying to schedule your hiking and camping around your period. It always seems to arrive at the least opportune time, and nobody wants to miss out on their fix of outdoor adventures. But who…
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Know Your Knots Infographic
By Sarah Brown Making Effective Knots Made Simple Feel like you are all thumbs when it comes to doing knots? You are definitely not alone! As outdoor enthusiasts, we all know that we need to do knots with our ropes for everything from camping to fishing and survival. It is obviously important when out in…
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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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What you must have in your First Aid Kit
By Oceana Setaysha A first aid kit is a must-carry for any hiker or camper who understands and respects the wild environment they are exploring. Regardless of the length of your trip, how far you will be traveling, or whether you’ll be going alone or with companions, you should have a personal first aid kit…
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Planning Your Hike while Backpacking
By Janessa Tice Miller Planning your hike should consider some key things before you head out on a backpacking trip. Doing this correctly from the start will help ensure your hike goes smoothly and safely. Planning Your Hike Route & Daily Mile Goal Before you can do anything else on a backpacking trip, you need…
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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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Awesome Group Games to do when Camping
By Iris West Sure, camping can be fun in its own right; wandering out into the great outdoors offers that magical touch with nature. You can take in that fresh, alpine air far away from your demanding job and life. But, with group camping games, you can take that outdoor experience to a whole new…
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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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Exhilarating Outdoor Activities When Camping
By Iris West There’s something magical about the great outdoors. That in itself isn’t surprising at all. Camping offers you the ultimate opportunity to enjoy the fascinating outdoors, bond with your friends or even kick back and relax far away from all the hustle and bustle of life and work. But here’s the thing: without…