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1 What's the Deal With: Geocaching
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2 Get Physical: Find a Trail and Go Snowshoeing
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3 Picking Out Snowshoes
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4 Tell Me How You Feel About: This Waterproof Sneaker From Keen?
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5 Letterboxing: A Hiker's Treasure Hunt
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6 Tips for Hiking Etiquette
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7 Track, Treadmill, Trail, or Sidewalk?
I wasn't born a runner, but now that I've been doing it for a while, I crave it. Even when I get on my sneaks to go for a walk, I get this surge of energy and inspiration to run instead. Running gives me an incredibly strong feeling inside and out. It helps me clear my head and work my heart. Source My favorite place to run is on a trail because it's so quiet. I love being surrounded by trees Read more
Ahhh September. This is the perfect month to enjoy a day hike since the weather is usually a bit cooler, but still gorgeous. Since you already know what to pack, now all you need to know are some rules of hiking etiquette and ways to ensure you have the least amount of impact. Stick to the dirt trail. It'll keep you safe and it will protect the natural environment. If everyone trampled Read more
If you are into hiking, nature, and treasure hunts, Read more
Some people use their Global Positioning System (GPS) when they are lost, and some people use it for fun. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a GPS or other navigational techniques to hide and also seek out containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. Here's how it works: individuals and organizations set up caches anywhere they Read more
This is Keen's Ochoco Waterproof shoe. It's made of eVent waterproof material that's breathable to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The midsole offers strong support and structure for long runs on uneven terrain. The toe bed is wide to allow your feet to spread as they naturally do while running. Tell Me How You Feel About: This Waterproof Sneaker From Keen? I love it. I need Read more
Ok, so you and your honey decided to make a date to get out and enjoy winter this weekend. You're going snowshoeing. Cool. OK, so how do you figure out where to go? You can ask your local gear store, the place where you bought or rented your snowshoes, or ask a trusted nature friend to point you in the right direction. Maybe you're planning a day trip a few hours away and want to find some Read more
If you've ever rented a pair of snowshoes, you'll probably agree that it was really fun and fairly easy to get started. But you can't rent forever. Here are some tips when buying your own snowshoes: Know that they can be pretty expensive, depending on what you want. They range in price from $100 - $250. Deciding what kind to buy depends on where you'll be tromping. You can get snowshoes for Read more
I've heard of nude beaches and swimming holes, naked yoga classes, and naked bike rides, but nude hiking? Now that's something new. If you're traveling to Europe anytime soon and you want to really feel one with nature, check out Germany's first hiking trail for nudists, near the town of Dankerode, about 200 miles southwest of Berlin. You'll see signs posted that say, "If you don't want to run Read more
For the third week in a row, The Avengers has taken the top spot at the box office. The Marvel superhero flick earned $55.1 million this weekend, bringing its total gross to an impressive $457 million. New releases Battleship and The Dictator trailed behind, with $25.3 million and $17.4 million, respectively. Johnny Depp's vampire revival Dark Shadows came in fourth in its second week in 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
