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Teva Sandals for Hiking
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Are Teva Sandals Good for Hiking?

May 5, 2023May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

Not everyone likes to wear heavy hiking boots or trail runners when hitting the trails. You might be wondering: are

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Hiking in the Rain | Hiking Rain Gear | Tips for Hiking in the Rain
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Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry & Have Fun (+ 15 Wet-Weather Tips)

March 29, 2023May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

There’s no reason to let rainy days put a damper on your fun or keep you from leaving the house.

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toasted sandwich
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25 Quick, Simple & Tasty Day Hike Lunch Ideas

March 23, 2023May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Day hikes are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature, but coming up with day hike lunch ideas

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Hiking for Beginners | Hiking 101 | Hiking with a Group
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Getting Started: Hiking for Beginners (Hiking 101)

January 3, 2023May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Hiking is essentially a long and vigorous walk over varying terrains. Walks are shorter in duration than hikes and can

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Winter Hiking for Beginners: Practical Tips & Advice

December 28, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Hiking on winter trails can be magical. It’s quiet and serene, you can see for miles on a good day,

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Appalachian Trail Sign
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Slackpacking Guide: What it Is & How to Do it Right

July 4, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Backpacking and hiking, like most hobbies, have their own lexicons. You may even hear some confusing and unique terms, such

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Hiking Uphill | The Priest Hike in Virginia
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How Should I Prepare for Hiking Uphill?

May 16, 2022May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

Hiking uphill can be hard. It makes you sweaty, your heart pounds and it’s easy to become completely out of

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woman hiking with a backpack
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How Do I Avoid Ticks While Hiking?

April 11, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

We all want to avoid ticks while hiking. Ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Beach Camping Tips | Beach Camping Checklist
Hiking Tips 

25 Best Beach Camping Tips (+ Beach Camping Checklistlist)

April 8, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Thinking about a beach camping trip for this spring or summer? If so, you don’t want to miss out on

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Green Van in Winter
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Winter Car Camping: How to Stay Warm and Enjoy the Outdoors

January 28, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

I recently signed up for a virtual class with REI called Winter Camping Basics, a 90-minute Zoom session led by

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