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7 Reasons to Camp in Utah
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from the folks at Authorized Boots Utah is a great place for camping. The good news for all campers and hikers is that all that scenery has been preserved by the park service for all to enjoy. If you look at a map of Utah, you’ll see that almost […]
1 min read · May 27, 2016 · Ian Campbell
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The 7 Steepest Mountains of North America
While any hike can be a challenge on its own, there are many ways to put yourself to to the test when you’re in the outdoors. Whenever you do research about a trail, it’s easy to determine the difficulty of it based on a few different factors. Typically, a trail is considered difficult based on […]
1 min read · May 25, 2016 · hanalarock
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7 Reasons to Explore Oklahoma’s Backcountry
Oklahoma, a member of the mid-western United States and part of the Great Plains, might be one of the last places you’d think to find decent hiking trails. In a landlocked state who faces many tornadoes every year, a backpacker might skip over this area altogether. However, those who haven’t looked into hiking in Oklahoma […]
1 min read · May 19, 2016 · hanalarock
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7 Places to Hike Before It Gets Too Hot
Right now is an excellent season to hike. Though the weather of course varies in different parts, hiking on a warm, sunny day is usually preferable by most hikers. As we roll into May, there’s still some time left to enjoy the outdoors before it gets a little too hot to bear. If you have […]
1 min read · May 9, 2016 · hanalarock
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This Map of Saskatchewan Was Made by a Blogger
Andy Goodson is a blogger from Saskatchewan, Canada, who wanted to find out more about his “backyard.” Even though it’s fairly easy to research where to go in this backcountry destination, Goodson felt that the information available wasn’t gathered in an easily readable format. After setting out with his friends on various adventures and blogging about […]
1 min read · May 4, 2016 · hanalarock
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11 Ways to Experience National Park Week
This weekend marks the beginning of National Park Week, where the U.S celebrates their “best idea” ever. For one whole week (April 16-April 24), you can visit each one of the country’s National Parks entirely for free. And, it’s all just in time for spring, having some of the best weather of the year. With […]
1 min read · Apr 18, 2016 · hanalarock
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10 Reasons to Camp in Spring vs. Summer
With the weather quickly warming up, it’s never too early to head to the campgrounds. If you love the outdoors, then camping out during any of the seasons can always a good time. But, it’s not hard to see why camping in the springtime is one of the best times of the year to do so. […]
1 min read · Apr 5, 2016 · hanalarock
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7 Beautiful Day Hikes to do This Spring
Spring is right around the corner and some states have already started blooming. With some of the best weather all year round (depending on what you like, of course), it’s the perfect chance to get outside again and enjoy the sunshine and the flowers. If you’re not ready to “spring” full on into the hiking […]
1 min read · Mar 31, 2016 · hanalarock
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Are You Up For This 100 Mile Hiking Challenge?
If you’re looking to get in shape with an exciting hiking challenge, then one of America’s most popular trails has something awesome to offer this year. In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the North Country Trail Association is getting together to bring hikers everywhere the 100 Mile Hiking Challenge. It won’t be easy, […]
1 min read · Mar 1, 2016 · hanalarock
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A Big Challenge from a Small Mountain
In Morrow Mountain State park in Albemarle, NC there’s a little mound of dirt off the beaten trail, called Tater Top Mountain. You can see this little mountain rising off the shore of the Pee Dee River from the top of Morrow Mountain, and even better during the fall from the back side of Sugarloaf […]
1 min read · Feb 26, 2016 · Joseph Gelinas
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8 Awesome Outdoor Fitness Retreats in North America
Those looking for a great way to combine backpacking and fitness in one should check out fitness retreats. You might wonder if there can actually be a such thing as ‘fitness retreats’, but we guarantee there are, and they’re awesome. Out of all the beautiful places to hike in North America, wouldn’t it be great if […]
1 min read · Feb 10, 2016 · hanalarock
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Minnesota Now Does Guided Fitness Hikes
Washington County in Minnesota will soon be starting guided fitness hikes, and they’re perfect for those who love the outdoors as much as they love staying in shape. Though it might seem easier to organize your exercises in a place like a gym, there’s so many benefits to using the outdoors as your fitness center, instead. […]
1 min read · Feb 8, 2016 · hanalarock