Cincinnati hiking expert and author Tammy York shared with Cincinnati Children's Hospital some tips for staying safe while out on the trail with the family this summer. From carrying enough water (at least 6 oz/person/mile) and DEET-free protection from insects/critters to tips on how to keep...
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area is home to one of the richest, most hike-able landscapes in the continental U.S. But the fact is, according to local author and outdoor expert Jane Huber, there are hundreds of hiking spots around the Bay even life-long residents...
Read MoreThanks to everyone who participated in our 4th of July Get Outdoors Giveaway! We're pleased to announce the winner, Twitter user @hike_maryland! Honorable mention also goes out to @RoadRunnerFL, the contest's runner-up. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated! Hope y'all had an adventurous holiday. ...
Read MoreNext month, Menasha Ridge Press will release its update to 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco, and we at Trekalong couldn't be more jealous of the Bay Area folks who will get to reap the benefits. But, that doesn't mean the rest of us can't enjoy...
Read MoreKevin Revolinski, prolific outdoor author and hiking/camping expert from Madison, WI, took today to paint an intimate portrait of the Wisconsin River, the state's longest river. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Courtesy TheMadTraveler.com[/caption] They say you never step in the same river twice. On the Wisconsin River it can also...
Read MoreOur National Parks present us with the richest exposure to the most elements of nature of all our natural reserves. That's part of what makes them so important and well-loved. The extra-ruggedness of their wild terrain can also yield, however, a sense of intimidation for...
Read MoreLast week we asked the authors of Wilderness Press's Walking series Why We Walk, and an idea they all expressed is the notion that walking through town allows us to slow down and absorb the world around us. Your classic "stop and smell the roses"-type wisdom. What our authors revealed in...
Read MoreDon't miss out on this year's Nature's Gym Fun Days across the country! REI and Merrell have teamed up to celebrate getting fit in the outdoors, as opposed to a stinky gym. There are still seven events left on REI's calendar, which you can check out here. Events include fun things like group...
Read MoreSpring is in the air and that means it is time for the first picnic of the year! Whether you're planning a romantic afternoon or fun family outing, make sure you know what to bring with you. Some basic, but commonly forgotten supplies are below but...
Read MoreMenasha Ridge Press has revealed the cover to their upcoming hiking guide: Five Star Trails: Chattanooga! It's orange and sports a beautiful vista from up high in the Tennessee mountains. We'll share more about this book as it gets closer to being finished (it's not...
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