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Tips, for Beginner Hikers. Hiking is not only great exercise, it can also improve your mood and overall health. .

If you’re looking to merge invigorating fresh air and non-boring cardio, you might want to hit the trails. And if you’re not exactly outdoorsy, a guide to hiking for beginners can be just what you ...

Heather Balogh Rochfort, the woman behind the adventure blog JustaColoradoGal.com, was once a dance specialist whose interest in nature fell well short of obsession. But now she’s the author of ...

You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of ...

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Kathryn Miles is the author of four books, including Quakeland: On the Road to America’s Next Devastating Earthquake. But backpacking doesn’t have to be a months-long, bank-account-draining ...

Many people start hiking without hiking shoes and take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of people pretty far, depending on the ...

The first time I took my sister backpacking, I let her mostly pack for herself. I gave her some tips and answered questions, but mostly let her succeed or fail on her own. For the most part, she did ...

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