How to Buy Hiking and Backpacking Socks
How you select your socks for outdoor activities is a pretty personal thing - some swear by wool, others by synthetic blends or multiple layers. Here are a few things to keep in mind when personalizing your own sock system. Choose a blend of wool ... [... more]
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How to Deal With a Blister While Hiking
Nothing says "fun's over!" on a hike like a nasty blister. Be prepared to treat blisters by taking along a small first aid kit when you go on longer hikes. Be sure that the kit includes moleskin blister cover and a small pair of scissors. You [... more]
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How to Enjoy a Family Camping Trip
A family camping trip can be an immensely satisfying getaway, escaping the everyday comforts to commune with nature and enjoy the outdoors. By taking a few easy steps you can make sure the whole family has as much fun as possible. Assuming you'll ... [... more]
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How to Enjoy a Day Trip to the Olympic National Park
Enjoy one of the several day trips into the pristine wilderness of the Olympic National Park in Washington. Start at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. Ask the rangers there about up to date road and trail information then ... [... more]
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How to Cross a Barbed Wire Fence
A barbed wire fence is a nuisance in any situation where you're trying to make time. Torn clothing, nicked fingers and lost minutes are just a few of the inconveniences you have to endure to cross a barbed wire fence. So, follow these steps to ... [... more]
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How to Avoid a Mountain Lion
One of the biggest privileges and scariest moments would be seeing a mountain lion. While it can be nearly unavoidable, you have to recognize that if you hike, hunt or camp in their house (better known as the outdoors) then it is possible to run ... [... more]
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How to Be a Non-hunter During Hunting Season
When I moved to the Northwoods I was surprised to discover that the main focus was on hunting. Being a non-hunter, Vegan, pacifist, it never occurred to me that an entire society existed that lived to fish, and hunt. I know, I was naive. Check ... [... more]
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How to Enjoy a Winter Walk In The Park
A walk in the park should not be confined to warm sunny days, Mother Nature can provide a beautiful landscape for enjoying a walk in the park during winter. Bundle up, and rediscover the beauty of the winter landscape, reliving one of the joys of ... [... more]
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How to Camp With Your Dog
As camping grows in popularity, more people are bringing their pets along for the trip. Many State and Federal Parks now allow your furry companions to join you on your camping trip. While planning your trip, you need to remember they have needs ... [... more]
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How to Camp More Comfortably If You're a Girl
Let's face it ladies. We are different from guys. They can run around in the woods without packing even a toothbrush, but there are a few things that we definitely need to consider before taking off on trail for a week or two. Whether you're new ... [... more]
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How to Distinguish the Back Country from the Front Country
The question is: How to tell if you are in the Back Country (a wilderness area, often requiring permits to enter), or the Front Country (those areas abutting the Back Country, but not wilderness, and not requiring a permit to ... [... more]
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