No one wants to come back from a hike covered in itchy, blistery skin simply because they brushed up against a poisonous plant. These plants here are common throughout North America and can be potently irritating year-round. Some basic awareness of what the plants look like goes a long way to steering clear. The Big…
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Hiking during Hunting Season
Fall is often a favorite time of year for hikers: cooler temperatures, glorious foliage, clear air all pull us out the door and into the woods. September, October, November, December, and January are also hunting seasons for deer, elk, and other game in many areas of the United States. Hunters and hikers both enjoy the…
Read MoreHow to Acclimatize to High Altitude
There is no speedy shortcut to acclimatize to high altitude. We all want to hit the trail and get to great heights as soon as possible, however, to get up to high ground feeling good takes patience. So, what is going on and how do we acclimatize? What’s going on? Moving up into higher elevations asks…
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Summer Trip Dreaming
Looking ahead out of the depths of winter: Summer trip dreaming has me looking for new places to explore and old favorites to revisit.
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Girls belong
Girls belong outside. …but maybe don’t always know how to get outside and into the wilds. The goal of this website is to bring the basic info on all things outdoors. New to hiking? Find your get-started basics here. Want to try tent camping for the first time, or in a new climate? Enjoy the…
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