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What the Heck Just Happened in Utah?
On December 4, President Trump, flanked by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, announced his intention to shrink the Bears Ears National Monument by 85% and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Consider Section Hiking
I used to dream of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. In these visions, I’d duck out of my everyday responsibilities for five months, give or take, to embark on what…
Read MoreHiking the Hidden Gems to Find Peace – Snowy Range Mountains
We drive through Laramie, Wyoming and turn west toward our destination. Antelope dot the horizon in every direction, herds gracefully graze together. Before long we arrive in Centennial, Wyoming…
Read MoreGreat Hiking Trails Around the World
Choosing the trails to be included in Great Hiking Trails of the World was a little like choosing the “world’s best foods.” I based this book on 18,000 miles of my own…
Read MoreTake the 5 R’s of sustainability to the trail.
1) Rethink your consumption. In the long haul, higher quality, more expensive gear will last longer, perform better and leave a smaller footprint than cheaply made items that get thrown…
Read MoreRequest a Volunteer Trail Crew for 2018
Land managers, volunteer coordinators, trail and park organizations…we want to send you hardworking and dedicated volunteers to fulfill your trail project needs in 2018! We understand that with reduced budgets…
Read MoreHiking to the Solar Eclipse
Imagine a morning hike for a purpose, for a reason you’ve never hiked before. You start out early, the crisp air an energy shot from nature. Perhaps the birds are…
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