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1 Take a Hike! Essential Gear For the Trail
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2 Spring Hiking Essentials
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3 All the Right Gear For Summer Hikes
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4 Gear That Every Hiking Backpack Needs
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5 An OnSugar Blogger Gets Ready For a Family Trip to Yosemite
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6 Take a Hike! (With These Fall Hiking Gear Essentials)
Fall is one of the best times to go hiking. Temperatures are perfect, and the changing flora make for some pretty inspiring views. Head to the mountains, hills, or forest and spend the day — or weekend — hiking. But before you hit that trail, make sure you've got all of these Fall hiking gear essentials. Read more
How did you spend your long weekend? OnSugar blogger houseofanais spent it hiking in Yosemite — with two-year-old twins, no less! She shares how she prepped for her hike. I recently was asked to test Lifefactory's ecological water bottle made out of glass and covered by a cute silicone sleeve (many people might know this brand better for their glass bottles for feeding babies). I was really Read more
With cooler temps on the way, early Fall is one of the best times to go hiking. Whether it's two miles or 20, you'll want to make sure that your backpack is filled with all the essentials. From protecting your skin to protecting yourself against a serious emergency, here's everything you should have in your pack before hitting the trail. Water — When hiking, do not let yourself get dehydrated! Read more
Take to the hiking trails this Summer with the proper shoes, equipment, and apparel to help make your day — or night — excursion as effortless and enjoyable as possible. Just as it's a good idea to have the proper gear for Spring, hiking enthusiasts should also keep a stash of items suited for Summer hikes. Here are some Read more
Early Spring is one of my favorite times of year for hiking since the snow is all melted, you can see buds on the trees, and can catch glimpses and sounds of birds and other wildlife. Plus it's not unbearably hot, so you don't have to worry about sweating the whole time. Before you head out on the trail, check out these hiking essentials. Source Read more
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that can be especially true if you're gearing up to take advantage of the warm Summer days. Even better about being able to spend as much time outside as you want? It can spur you on to try a new sport or activity. There's so much to do if you want to burn calories, tone, and get your heart rate up while having fun, from hiking the trails to dusting off Read more
A pair of basic black fitness capris will perform OK on a casual hike, but you're going to need something more specific when hitting the trail for a serious trek. Lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics with built-in sun protection are something to scout out, as are stretchy materials that won't rip if you find yourself sliding down some rocks. While Earth tones are the default color of choice, Read more
If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more
You worked hard all week long, and all you want to do on Saturday is chill and do nothing. But if you lace up your sneakers and burn some calories, you know you'll probably feel good. If you have a tough time exercising on the weekend, here are some ways to get psyched about it, and do all the prep work the night before. Choose your gear: The night before, choose your outfit and lay it right Read more
