Friday Foods – Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are easy to make and fun to eat. Make good use of your cast-iron skillet this weekend and sauté some fresh veggies with this recipe from A Fork in the Trail.  Chicken Fajitas Makes 4-6 servings 2/3  cup onion 1/3  cup sweet red peppers 1/3  cup sweet green peppers 1/3  cup plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive...

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Friday Foods – Guacamole

For sports fans, fall means football season! Bring your tailgate to the backcountry with this tasty guacamole recipe from A Fork in the Trail.  Guacamole Makes 3-4 servings 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 1 lemon 1 lime 1 plum tomato At Home Put the cumin and garlic salt together in...

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Volunteer Vacation

We all love vacations. We work long hours to earn those few precious days of freedom with family and friends. I personally love to grab my pack and hit the trail the moment I can, preferably to a state or national park with no cell phone...

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Books to Take Backpacking

Hiking is all about your senses. The views for miles. The feel of the mountain breeze. The smell of pine trees. The taste of the cold (filtered!) alpine lake. The sound of birds echoing through the forest. But once you take off your pack and settle...

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10 Reasons To Go Camping This Weekend

In honor of the Great American Campout this Saturday, here are some reasons why you should pack your bag, gas up the car, and sleep under the stars this weekend. If nothing else, pitch a tent in your backyard or cowboy camp in the comfort of...

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10 Tips for Car Camping

Summer is the perfect time to sleep under the stars. And with the Great American Campout this weekend, why not pack up the car and find a room with a view? Not every camping trip has to be a Wild-esque adventure. Car camping is a great...

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Outdoor Father’s Day Gift Guide

If you're looking for some last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, you've come to the right place. Why not give Dad the gift of adventure! Pair one of these books with a picnic lunch or a weekend getaway, and you're golden: Best Tent Camping: Kentucky—If you're looking...

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Go Camping

Have you ever announced to your friends/family/coworkers that you were going camping, and were met with a look of puzzlement and the all-but-tactful, "But why?" response? They're right. Camping isn't a vacation, it's hard work. It requires effort. And not to mention--nature is really, really dirty. So here's...

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Shh! Shenandoah Valley is Calling

This is a guest post by Trekalong intern Robyn Campbell. The Shenandoah Valley has captivated the hearts of millions of people over the years. Its peaceful and scenic parks, trails, and waterfalls draw people from all over the United States. No matter your outdoor interest, Shenandoah is...

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