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Author: Alan Greenfield

Alan Greenfield is an outdoor writer and author of several hiking books, including Hiking for Beginners as well as a book on Hiking the Appalachian Trail. He is an avid hiker, birder, and traveler.
By Alan GreenfieldApril 5, 20220
Adventure

Hikes with Dogs

Dogs crave adventure, especially in the outdoors with their best friend (that would be you). There’s something special about watch a dog trot along the trail, greedily inhaling scents of game and fallen logs. The well trained will alert you to things you might have…
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By Alan GreenfieldMarch 2, 20220
Outdoor How-To

Types of Biking

Biking is one of the most popular recreational activities worldwide. No matter where you explore, you will probably find access to bike paths or trails, and it is a great way to see a lot of countryside or city in a short period of time.…
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By Alan GreenfieldFebruary 2, 20220
Adventure Outdoor How-To

10 Essential Hiking Skills

In the 1930’s, the Mountaineers, a Seattle-based hiking, climbing, and conservation organization, came up with a list of 10 essential items that no climber should be without in a hike. Hiking is not an activity that should be taken lightly. Any mistake or assumptions made…
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By Alan GreenfieldJanuary 30, 20220
Outdoor How-To

Best Birding Field Guides

From tiny wrens to pretty bluebirds, juvenile hawks, and even some terns, bird life is plentiful in my backyard and the nearby bird sanctuaries. But figuring out what kind of birds they are can be challenging until a friend prompted me to start looking at…
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By Alan GreenfieldJanuary 12, 20220
Outdoor How-To

Birding and Birdwatching: Basics and Gear

Birds are amazing animals. They come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Yet despite this diversity, all birds share some essential traits: they have two wings (some also have a tail), beaks for eating and nesting, feathers for insulation and flying, and…
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By Alan GreenfieldDecember 30, 20210
Gear Reviews

Best Survival Gear

The right gear means high performance in any environment. But when it comes to survival, you’re definitely going to need the right kit to be able to handle anything that comes this way. We tested out a bunch of survival gear on the market today,…
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By Alan GreenfieldDecember 11, 20210
Gear Reviews

North Face Hiking Shoes Review

North Face was founded in 1966 and has strived to become one of the leading retailers for outdoor performance equipment, and their hiking shoes are no exception.  North face might be known more for their outerwear, ski clothing, and outdoors gear (their 4-person tent is…
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By Alan GreenfieldSeptember 10, 20210
Outdoor How-To

Outdoor Hygiene Tips

Outdoor Hygiene Tips It’s no secret that having good hygiene is essential to healthy living. How do you keep on top of hygiene when you’re in the great outdoors? It is a lot easier to keep up in the comfort of your own home simply…
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