There is nothing like the exhilaration of bagging a peak, whether it's your first time or your hundredth time: crating your neck to catch a glimpse of your destination, winding your way up countless switchbacks, finding yourself breathless at the summit from both the views...
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Jim Warnock, author of the upcoming Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks, will embark on one of the most scenic thru-hikes in America, the John Muir Trail. Packing for 20 days requires a lot of time, preparation, and thought. Here's how Jim chose what to bring with him. There...
Read MoreKids are out of school and antsy for some adventures. Parents will be wanting to find a balance between fun summer activities and continuing their children's education outside the classroom. These kid-friendly hikes outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from the upcoming book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg, combine a...
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April showers not only bring May flowers; they also bring cascading waterfalls that are sure to delight hikers and outdoor photographers. Jim Warnock, author of Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks, shares these hikes to try this spring. Watch for Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks, available in October, and follow Jim's adventures at...
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With warm breezes, blooming wildflowers, and sunshine on your face, spring is a great time to explore the scenic trails surrounding San Diego. These five hikes from the new 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego by Sheri McGregor will take you on a wildflower tour...
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How do you choose just a handful of day hikes to represent the best the Appalachian Trail has to offer? We spoke with veteran outdoors author Johnny Molloy about his new guidebook, Best of the Appalachian Trail: South, which comes out in March. First of all,...
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To celebrate the release of her new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles, author Laura Randall shared three hikes near downtown LA. For those of you not living in California, look for hikes close to your own cities! On a recent Saturday morning, I...
Read MoreI returned to the Appalachian Trail this summer for the first time since stepping off in November 2014, after completing my final research hike. The summer of 2014—well, actually, the late spring, summer, and early fall of 2014—was packed with hikes along the Appalachian Trail in...
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 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...
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