Safety and First Aid

Blisters Crossing a Stream Personal First Aid Kit Hunting Season Dehydration Hot Weather Hiking Fire Safety Plant Safety Snake Bite Insects Lightning Safety Sun Safety Ticks Lost Outdoors

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Gear

Hiking Boots Backpacks Binoculars Sleeping Bags Tents, Tarps, and Bivies Trekking Poles Backpacking Stoves Clothing Gear Storage Flashlights

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Outdoor Skills

Outdoor Skills Leave No Trace Hiking Etiquette Hiking with Kids Cold Weather Hiking Selecting a Campsite Using a Compass Backcountry Hygiene Handling Food Outdoors Hiking with Dogs Water Purification Hiking…

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Before You Go

10 Essentials Planning Your Hike Airline Travel Organizing Your Gear Staying Fit in Off-Season How to Pack your Backpack

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Threats to Trails

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Understanding the threats to trails and hiking. Every year, trails are at risk due to a wide variety of factors. Knowledge of these threats…

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Health Benefits of Hiking

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Hiking is more than just fun. It’s good for you, too! Countless studies and research have consistently shown that regular exercise not only improves…

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Starting a Hiking Club

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Protect your local trails by organizing a group to take care of them. If you have a trail in your community, a great way…

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