Hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, which begins on Georgia’s Springer Mountain and runs all the way north to Mount Katahdin in Maine, is certainly a hardcore adventure. But making it through the 100-Mile Wilderness in Maine—generally considered the wildest, most remote section—earns another level of bragging rights. Signs posted by the Maine Appalachian Trail Coalition […]
Building the perfect campfire: an indispensable skill for any outdoors enthusiast, given the life-saving properties of an emergency blaze—not to mention the fundamental bragging rights. (Take that too far, though, and you’ve got one of those arenas prone to obnoxious contests and condescending tutorials by insecure campers compelled to demonstrate their outdoorsy and macho bona […]
The Burpee – One of the Most Effective Full-Body Exercises You Can Do Ah, the burpee. One of the most dreaded exercises ever devised to punish fitness junkies, and for good reason. Doing even five or ten burpees with the proper form will have even the fittest person gasping for air. A basic burpee involves […]
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An Introductory Guide for the Beginner Backpacker Preparing for a backpacking trip can be quite an undertaking. It is essential to ensure that you have everything need to survive life on the trail, while ensuring your pack isn’t too heavy to make it out of the door in the first place. You need to find […]
Every Home Needs a Head-Mounted Flashlight To many people, the word headlamp means one thing — it’s what cars have on front. There is a different kind of headlamp, though — it’s a powerful and practical flashlight that you wear mounted on your head. It’s one of the most useful tools that anyone could […]
Exercising Outside in Cold Weather: How to Stay Safe Exercising outside is an enjoyable and healthy activity, but can become problematic during the winter months. New difficulties with outdoors exercise arise when the temperatures drop. Chief among these are the dangers to health and well-being inherent in the cold. While it can be tempting to […]
Four Oft-Forgotten But Essential Items You Need for Your Camping Trip You have been rushing around for days to ensure everything is ready for that weekend camping trip. You’ve booked a campsite, prepared a tent and some sleeping bags, and even packed a cooler with cans of your favorite brand of beer. However, nagging doubts […]
Five Tips for Staying Comfortable in the Great Outdoors Many people associate outdoor activities such as hiking or camping with being uncomfortable, cold, or dirty. Nature can be breathtaking and great fun when you take the right approach. The trick to enjoying your time outside is learning how to maintain personal comfort in the elements. […]
Factors To Consider Before Winter Camping Before camping during winter, remember it’s a different scenario, even if your normal home climate isn’t the best for outdoor living. It’s not just a matter of being colder and/or wetter, there are lots of things to consider if you want to camp safely in winter. If you’re well […]
Birdwatching for Beginners: 5 Tips to See More Birds There is a lot to be gained by taking up birdwatching as a hobby. You will get outside, learn more about your local ecology, and exercise new corners of your brain. If you talk to a seasoned birder, their wealth of knowledge can be somewhat intimidating. […]