"Carry as little as possible but choose that little with care."~ Earl Schafer Carrying 14 lbs. with food and water I have an obsession with pack weight. I got it early in my backpacking days while carrying a base-weight that must have been in the 45-pound range....
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There is much to be thankful for the season. And very little of it has to do with walking around inside, elbowing through the crowds and shopping. That’s why once again we’re locking arms with folks across the outdoor industry and shutter our online shopping cart...
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Highway 34 roughly follows the Big Thompson River from Fort Collins to Estes Park. We enjoyed this beautiful drive and finally found a nice spot to pull off next to the river. I wanted to go wading but remembered the power of rivers whose source...
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The second part of our travels took us to Bozeman, Montana. We loved the low humidity and morning temperatures were glorious. Based on a recommendation, we stay at the Lewis & Clark Motel right on Main Street in Bozeman. It was being remodeled, but the rooms were comfortable,...
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Arkansas gets hot in June! Even the most enthusiastic consider June through August the offseason of backpacking. Hiker-dog and I attempt to stay in shape with early morning walks at Lake Alma. I struggled to find the word that describes how I feel about camping...
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Hiking in Salt Lake City is a treat for any outdoors lover. Between the Wasatch, the Uintas, and the foothills, you have an almost endless amount of trails to explore. Don't let the tall peaks frighten you, though. There are plenty of trails at lower elevations...
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Walking around exploring a new town is fun. The joy of finding new and cool things is hard to beat. Especially when those new things are books!Local neighborhood bookstores are some of the best places to check out in every town you visit. Each...
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From the bustling port city of Duluth, Minnesota, to the wild and ruggedterrain surrounding the world’s largest freshwater lake, Minnesota’s NorthShore of Lake Superior is downright beautiful. When you're traveling through the North Shore this summer, be sure to pack a camera and prepare all...
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As soon as the snow melts and the days grow longer, lots of people in Minnesota understandably want to spend most of their time in the outdoors and sleeping under the stars. Which is all well and good until the campgrounds overflow with RVs and...
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Rhubarb. What is it exactly? A fruit? A vegetable? A killer with toxic leaves? A great filling for pie? If you answered E) All of the above, then you're correct! The plant is now in vogue again, and it is showing up in the news, in...
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