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October 8, 2020
08Oct
Hiking Trails Defined
More than 30 different kinds of hiking trails offer us a chance to take a hike! Who knew?
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March 21, 2020
21Mar
Grandparents: Take a Hike with Your Grandchildren
The wisdom that comes from age gives grandparents certain advantages in taking kids [...]
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March 20, 2020
20Mar
Ten Trail-Tested Tips for Hiking with Children
Here are my favorite Ten Trail-Tested Tips for Hiking with Children. For a more [...]
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March 20, 2020
20Mar
How to Stay on the Trail
To stay on the trail, keep your eyes open when you’re hiking. Don’t be oblivious to [...]
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March 20, 2020
20Mar
Waterfall Safety: A Waterfall is Beautiful, A Hiker Fall is Not
Increasing numbers of waterfall-bound hikers end up needing rescue and are getting [...]
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March 19, 2020
19Mar
Hiking Sticks and Poles
Hiking sticks and hiking poles help with balance, absorb shock, and provide [...]
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March 17, 2020
17Mar
Choosing the Best Day Pack for Hiking
A daypack (or day pack if your prefer) is a soft frameless pack that attaches to your [...]
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March 16, 2020
16Mar
Ten Tips for Hiking with Teens
When you finally get them to the trailhead, many teens find they love to hike. The [...]
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March 12, 2020
12Mar
Ten Essentials for Hikers
A Ten Essentials list was first circulated in the 1930s and has become a kind of [...]
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