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Outdoor Hygiene Tips

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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 because you have everything you need within reach. Hygiene outdoors …

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How To Walk On Ice

One of the most significant issues we struggle with in colder climates during the winter is all the ice we have to walk on.  Knowing how to walk on ice is actually a bit of a learned skill. The cold doesn’t always bother us, because you can layer-up with your best thermal underwear, fleeces, and …

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Guide to Kayak Storage

If you’re like most people, you have a lot of things taking up space in your home. And if you’re a kayaker, you probably have a kayak or two taking up even more space. Since so much paddling gear, including the vessels themselves, is usually big and bulky, it can be tough to find a …

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Walking in Europe

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Europe is a continent of many different cultures, languages, and landscapes.  Europe, generally speaking, is a very walkable content to visit, too.  That is one reason so many love visiting. A walk around Europe will be an unforgettable experience in itself — but there are some tips and notes you should remember to make the …

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Getting Started with Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a great way to get in shape and have fun outdoors. It can be a challenging sport, but it’s also very rewarding. If you’re new to rock climbing, don’t worry — we’ll teach you everything you need to get started! We’ll cover the basics, including how strong you have to be, the …

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Bike Camping

Are you thinking about exploring the world of bike camping? Preparation is key here, especially if you’re new to the adventure, one of our favorite types of camping. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know to get started in bike camping, including the different types, how to prepare, and what you’ll need to …

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Tips for Canoeing

Canoeing, from the outside, looks awfully easy, just like other types of paddling. You might see others glide effortlessly through the water without a thought, and it seems you need little more than a breeze to move you along the crystal highway between the trees. Wait! Though the serenity aspect of this scene is true, …

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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 bird guides. A birding field guide is the answer. Every …

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