Category Archive for: ‘Hiking’
Hiking with Someone Who Doesn’t Like to Hike
Taking a break from your daily routine and embarking on a journey through the great outdoors is one of life’s simple pleasures. From the pure outdoor air to the pleasure you feel from witnessing the natural world, nothing beats planning a hike through your favorite trails — except maybe inviting a friend to tag along with you, that is. The …
Top 10 Spring Hiking Tips Every Hiker Needs
If you love the great outdoors, the winter can be a difficult season because it limits the kind of outdoor activity you can do. The good news is that spring always comes back around, though not always as early as you might like. To prepare yourself for the return of warmer weather, read up on spring hiking tips. Pack extra …
How to Avoid Soreness While Hiking
Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while getting exercise and staying healthy, but if you’re not careful it’s also a good way to end up so sore you don’t even want to climb out of your sleeping bag in the morning. Whether you’re new to hiking or an experienced explorer, soreness can definitely put a damper on …
How to Take Care of Your Feet While Hiking
Packing for a hike can be tricky. You need to pack enough food and supplies to see you through your trip without being too heavy to carry on your back. While you’re deciding whether to bring more water or extra toilet paper, don’t forget to take care of your most important hiking tool — your feet! Your feet and the …
Trail Etiquette to Practice on Your Next Hike
Nothing compares to a day spent in the great outdoors. With the sun shining down and the birds chirping around you, the wilderness is a wonderful place to be. Unfortunately, you may not always have the great outdoors all to yourself. When sharing the trail with other hikers, the things you do can have an impact on their experience as …
Should You Go Hiking in the Winter?
Hiking is one of the greatest summertime activities. It gives you the opportunity to exercise by taking long walks in the great outdoors — either by yourself, or with family members and friends. Hikes can allow you to experience some of nature’s most stunning vistas, or they can just be a walk alongside a river or creek near your house. …
Energy-Boosting Snacks to Take on Your Next Hike
Whether you’re setting out for a weekend-long trip or just taking a quick hike, having the right snacks can make all the difference. When it comes to choosing snacks for a hike, you want to strike the right balance between quick-burning and slow-burning energy. Keep reading to learn about some of the best energy-boosting snacks to take on your next …
Tips for a Comfortable Hike
Nothing is more exhilarating then spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. If you are new to hiking, however, you may experience some hiccups along the way that could take away from your experience. Keep reading to learn about stretching, staying hydrated, and other simple tips to ensure a safe and comfortable hike, every time. Tip #1: Travel Light Especially …
What Are the Best Gifts for Hikers?
With the winter holidays coming up, it’s time to start making a gift list for your nearest and dearest. If your family and friends are hikers and love the outdoors, frankly, the list is going to be easy! Hikers can always use hiking-related presents, whether it’s new versions of old standbys or branching out into a new area. What are …
Cold Weather Hiking Tips
Though temperature drops as summer turns to fall, there are many wonderful changes that take place. The leaves begin to change and the air takes on a certain smell. If you don’t mind the cold, the fall can be a great time of year to go hiking. Keep reading to learn some cold weather hiking tips to ensure that your …
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