The sun is going to play a game of peek-a-boo (with us on Monday, August 21st, and pretty much anyone who knows anything about the night sky wants to play along. If you aren't as up-to-date on the sun's happenings next week, this is a big...
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This is a guest post from a friend of Menasha Ridge Press. Staying active is an important part of life; it can help us feel better, improve circulation, and prevent heart disease. But for those who are living with a disability, it can be difficult to...
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This August marks a big milestone for the Appalachian Trail—its 80th birthday! That’s 80 years of hikers following the famous white blaze. To help celebrate, over the next few weeks we will be highlighting our favorite parts of the Appalachian Trail with our favorite AT authors. To...
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Let’s talk about wildflowers. Wildflowers are the unsung heroes of the Appalachian Trail. They’re often overshadowed by the sweeping vistas, towering pines, and formidable rock formations, but they are equally important to your hiking experience. They’re small but mighty, brightening up even the gloomiest of...
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We had the best time at Outdoor Retailer last week! It was bittersweet, as the thought of leaving Salt Lake City loomed sadly over our heads, but it was also full of fun and inspiration. Day 0 Our first day of the last Outdoor Retailer in Salt...
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Dear Salt Lake City, Thank you. Thank you for generously hosting Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Market for the past 22 years. Thank you for your overwhelming kindness and generosity. Thank you for putting up with our hoards of outdoor geeks in our trucker hats and...
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We are stoked for the start of another Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. And this isn’t just any #ORshow, it’ll be all about saving our public lands and outdoor advocacy. Plus it's the last show in Salt Lake City, so it will be bittersweet and celebratory...
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The Wasatch Mountains tower over Salt Lake City, beckoning those of us who attend Outdoor Retailer to come hike and ski for the past two decades. They’re rugged and spectacular and offer a reprieve from the busyness that exists inside Salt Palace. With this being the...
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Halfway Done! This chunk of five hikes includes hikes #26-30. The research and revisions for 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston is now officially half done. I am just a little excited. Now on to the rest of the summer and the rest of the hikes!...
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Nature abounds in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. In fact, the city’s founder, William Penn, dubbed it his “greene country towne.” And Pennsylvania, which translates to Penn’s Woods, was so named because of the area’s lush forest. This area was the birthplace of our nation...
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