Unless you've been living under a fallen tree the past few weeks, you've probably noticed REI's #optoutside campaign to get people to spend time outdoors instead of battling crowded parking lots and long checkout lines this Friday. As a guidebook publishing company that gets people to get outside...
Read MoreYou often hear the phrase, “The Best of Both Worlds.” That’s often used to describe something that combines two things you love. Hot chocolate AND marshmallows, cheese AND crackers … you get the picture. I had a weekend a few years ago when I was...
Read MoreA backpack is arguably the most important piece of your hiking equipment. It needs to withstand the weight of your gear and allow you to hike comfortably over a long distance. As a conventional backpacker, you may be hesitant to take the leap to an ultralight...
Read MoreAt Trekalong, we work hard to keep you in the know about big news in the outdoor industry. So we're excited to announce that the biggest news this week is about us! Keen Communications is doubling the amount of books we publish with the acquisition of another outdoor publishing company...
Read MoreBackpacking is becoming more mainstream, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is doing it comfortably. How many times have you thrown your pack down in frustration over its weight, realized you had packed way too many things, or even cut a trip short because...
Read MoreFajitas 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...
Read MoreBy: Suzanne Welander Even though autumn can be dry and lacking in rainfall, it’s a great time to get out on the water in Georgia. Here are my top picks for river sections that are enjoyable in the cooler weather. All of these river sections are...
Read MoreFor 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...
Read MoreEarlier this month, Wilderness Press and Menasha Ridge Press went to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. We always enjoy walking around and seeing all the newest gear for the upcoming season. But one of our favorite parts of the show is getting...
Read MoreWe 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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