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Backcountry Destinations
At 100 Years Old, the National Parks Need More Love
This past Thursday, the U.S. National Parks celebrated their 100th birthday. These places, which are known as “America’s Best Idea,” are still revered as such. Perhaps the days of getting in the old station wagon and heading to the parks with all the kids in the backseat are long gone. But, people are still finding time […]
1 min read · Aug 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Why Hiking Isn’t an Olympic Sport and Other Alternatives You Can Follow
As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics head into its final weeks, it left me wondering… Why is hiking not an Olympic sport? I did some research, and I was a little surprised as to what I discovered. For one, many people don’t consider hiking to be an actual athletic sport. People who possess this opinion, […]
1 min read · Aug 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Trading in Trail Reviews for Full Outdoor Itineraries
It’s out with the old and in with the new, as people are beginning to trade in familiar trail reviews for comprehensive, outdoor itineraries. Until now, outdoor enthusiasts have looked at trail information as their main source of planning an adventure. Unfortunately, info on a single trail isn’t helpful to a hiker looking for something […]
1 min read · Aug 2, 2016 · hanalarock
News
Why You Should Send Your Kids to Forest Kindergarten
Kids these days are learning differently. Many children are stuck to screens for a majority of the day, or learn to rely on computers for simple tasks like spelling. While technology in classrooms is certainly not a bad thing, it may not always be ideal for helping a child’s natural development. It’s no question that […]
1 min read · Jul 14, 2016 · hanalarock
News
How to Become One of the Google Trekkers
If you had to imagine your dream backpacking job, what would it be? Maybe it would involve something like this… Google Trekkers in British Columbia Last week, we learned from the web that Google Street View technology is heading out to the backcountry of British Columbia. Over the next 100 days, trekkers will hike with […]
1 min read · Jul 12, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
10 Things to Not Do if You’re a Hiking Guide
This week, a group of sixty Hungarian hikers got stranded in the Austrian Alps when their drunken guide wandered off. It took twelve rescuers to get the group down safely, especially when the weather took a turn for the worse. Being a hiking guide is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to take […]
1 min read · Jun 27, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
8 Safety Reminders That Can Save Your Life Outdoors
There are a lot of things that can happen when hiking. Most of the time, a blister and a scraped knee should be the least of your worries. Despite the fact that people have easier methods of getting help or dealing with dangers on the trail, it seems like every time we read the news, […]
1 min read · May 31, 2016 · hanalarock
News
How to Find Your Perfect Hiking Mate
For single people out there that are interested in finding someone who loves the outdoors as much as they do, comes the incredible LuvByrd dating website. Out of all the match-making apps that are on the market today, there’s nothing out there that’s quite like LuvByrd. LuvByrd is a highly efficient, fun, and new way for […]
1 min read · May 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
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
Gear
6 Times Bear Spray Went Very Wrong
Bear spray is an interesting survival too that’s been on the market for years now, though is considered a bit controversial. Though, if you’re going to be spending time in the deep wilderness, then having a can on you isn’t a bad idea. This spray is essentially the same thing as pepper spray, but much, much […]
1 min read · May 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
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
Backcountry Destinations
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