When school lets out for the summer, many families take advantage of the time off and the nice weather to hit the great outdoors. No matter how big or little your kids are, spending time as a family at a national park or forest can be the perfect way to get in some meaningful time […]
Hiking
Should You Get SAR Insurance This Summer?
The summer is one of the most popular times to hike, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. With more and more people heading to the outdoors for a seasonal adventure, the reports of injuries and even deaths out in the backcountry increase. Unfortunately, the biggest thing that people worry about if […]
Your Favorite Summer Gear List is Here
Unless you live in a climate where the weather is the same all year round, it’s likely that you have a completely different wardrobe for winter and summer. (If you didn’t, we’d be very concerned). While winter gear can be a lot more complex due to the layers you would need to keep yourself warm, […]
10 Things You Should Know Before Hiking in Summer
School’s almost out and you know what that means! More and more families will be heading out to national parks and reserves to enjoy the outdoors. Though it will be most likely be scorching like usual this season, it won’t stop people from hiking, camping, and taking on the trails like they’ve done for years. […]
How to Keep the Trail Clean Without Getting Dirty
It’s safe to say that most backpackers have a general love for the environment, and care about it staying clean. Much more than just connecting with nature and being outdoors, avid hikers understand that if their “playground” isn’t kept clean, it could have bad results for them in the future. One of the most important […]
7 Tips to “Adults-Only” Camping
Getting outside is fun for all ages. No matter what you prefer-camping, hiking, mountaineering, or just a day fishing by the lake-there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy the outdoors. That being said, the outdoors offers ways to connect with yourself, others, and nature that not many other things can. However, if you want to […]
8 Safety Reminders That Can Save Your Life Outdoors
There are a lot of things that can happen when hiking. Most of the time, a blister and a scraped knee should be the least of your worries. Despite the fact that people have easier methods of getting help or dealing with dangers on the trail, it seems like every time we read the news, […]
4 Interesting Backcountry Experiences You Never Heard Of
While camping and hiking are certainly exciting activities in themselves, sometimes you just want to try something a little bit different. If you’re looking for a new approach to the outdoors, then luckily there are a lot of unique activities and programs going on throughout the country. Those who have the adventurous spirit that’s meant […]
How To Hike Worry-Free (Females Only!)
There are a lot of aspects that go along with hiking, and being a woman can add a little more complexity to it. While there’s no doubt women can hike just as easily as men despite certain negative stereotypes, there are still some things we have to deal with that men don’t. Issues that only […]
How to Hike Trails and Mountains: For Starters
There’s a first time for everything, and for those who have never hiked before, this is for you. Some people fear that they don’t have what it takes to be able to conquer a hike, and therefore put off trying it in the first place. Hiking can no doubt be a difficult task, but anyone […]