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The 10 Best Hiking Films of All Time

Outdoor people understand that the call of Nature is undeniable. When you’re not actually hiking, you can still watch other people try. Here are the ten best hiking films of all time:   Appalachian Impressions – Highly recommended for anyone considering tackling any part of the Appalachian trail, Mark Flagler’s comprehensive view of the A.T. offers hiker interviews, trail tips,… Read more →

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Exposing Three Myths About Hiking

Hiking is a great physical pursuit for people of any age. Go for a hike and you’ll find yourself interacting with nature, challenging your fitness, and probably taking in some great vistas, too. However, some people won’t try hiking; they’ve allowed a few all-too-common myths to discourage them from taking to the trails. This is a shame, because the benefits… Read more →

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Plants to Avoid During Hikes (Pt. 1)

Hiking is arguably one of the most relaxing, enriching activities in outdoor recreation, but like nature itself, it can be dangerous and unpredictable if underestimated. I have extensively covered how this notion applies to wildlife and weather, but plant life should also be handled with a precautionary eye. While most plants are more likely to be benign in nature, others… Read more →

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Hiking Wildlife Guide: Dangerous Animals and how to Avoid Them (Pt. 3)

    Though hiking is intended to be a relaxing and exhilarating activity, it can pose a variety of threats and risks to participants of all experience levels. Wildlife is perhaps the most revered of these threats; with many predatory and otherwise dangerous species usually sitting in the back of hikers’ minds as they set out on their trail of… Read more →

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Three Great Christmas Gifts for the Cyclist in Your Family

The cycling community is a very niche one, as the it entails specific equipment, techniques, and considerations absent from most other aerobic sports. Therefore, if you have an avid cyclist in your family, the holiday season can bring about a frustrating double-edged sword: gift ideas for this individual may be categorically obvious, but finding one that actually caters to their… Read more →