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Four Outdoor Non-Profit Interviews

This is a roundup article of four outdoor non-profit interviews we have done recently! We hope you can listen and enjoy the stories of incredible work in the outdoor scene. Each of these organizations and groups…

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Five Hocking Hills Ohio Hikes

In this article I share five Hocking Hills Ohio Hike that I love trekking! I’ve traversed these Hocking Hills State Park trails in Southeast Ohio dozens of times and the list includes some mainstream and off…

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Dog Friendly Kanab Utah

Want to bring your dog to some of the best slot canyon hiking trails in the USA? Kanab Utah features endless hiking options, massive recreation areas, state parks, and the biggest animal sanctuary in the country!…

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Four East Coast USA Hiking Spots

When I did an ascent to the highpoint of North Carolina (Mount Mitchell) in the Pisgah National Forest I was reminded of the jaw dropping beauty and the opportunities to experience outdoor adventures east of the…

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No Thru-Hike No Problem

Hiking the SoCal Section of the PCT as a Day Hiker in the winter may appear that you would miss out on the benefits of a thru hike. In this article I share four experiences while…

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Three Pacific Crest Trail SoCal Day Hikes

Section and Thru Hikes get all the chatter on the internet but day hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is just as epic of an experience! I have been day hiking the PCT in the desert and…

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Five “Other” Long Hiking Trails

There are 11 National Scenic Trails in the USA. While gaining popularity in recent years most are familiar with the two oldest and most popular ones. (The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.) There are…

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Five Places to Hike in Tucson Arizona

Tucson Arizona is a college town with a world class restaurant scene. It is also home to a National Park (with two units), surrounded by four mountain ranges, and hosts several in-city hiking options. In this…

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My Five Favorite Appalachian Trail Day Hikes

The Appalachian Trail, AT for short, is the longest footpath in the entire world. It spans from Georgia to Maine or vice versa. It covers 14 states. And while thru-hiking gets all the chatter most people…

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Dog Friendly Death Valley National Park

Want to bring your dog to the biggest National Park in the lower 48 of the USA? Death Valley National Park in California is HOT, LOW, and DRY. It’s home to sand dunes, mountains, wild flowers,…

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Balos Beach Day Hike in Crete Greece

Five Day Hikes in Crete Greece

Want to hike on the biggest of the Greek Islands? Crete Greece is a canyon hiker’s paradise. With the E4 (European Long Distance) hiking trail running West to East across it, the longest gorge in Europe,…

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