Best Hiking Trails in D.C. to Get City Dwellers Outside
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Taking less and doing more in Neverland: Lightweight Travel in Southern Thailand
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When you arrive on the Phi Phi island chain, you leave your shirt behind, and keep your eyes wide open. You'll find ...
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"Name Bagging" in the Adirondacks
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By Erik Schlimmer Long-distance hiking, peak bagging, and trail hiking are great ways to experience the out-of-doors,...
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At One with the Weminuche
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It had been a few years since I had visited Durango for a trip with GG Ambassador Will Rietveld to romp in his backy...
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A Desert Rat in the Rainforest
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In September, I was preparing for a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State, known for its rainforests and ...
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Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path
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Holkham Woods For those looking for easy hiking with beautiful views in England, the North Norfolk Coastal Path has ...
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Great Hikes in the United Kingdom
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Thinking about taking a trip to the United Kingdom? Make sure to save some time for a good walk. Although relatively...
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Wander The Maze of Canyonlands
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We were ready for our 7 day backpacking trip into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. With 5 National Pa...
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Glen Hikes Buckskin Gulch
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Missed the introductory post about preparing? Check out - First timers prepare for a backpacking trip to Buckskin Gu...
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First Timers Prepare for Buckskin Gulch
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It started innocently enough. My wife Francie and I were driving to her office Christmas party, and stopped to pick ...
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Hiking the Trans Adirondack Route
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First snowfall at Flowed Lands Long-distance hikers are seeking tierra nueva: something beyond the Pacific Crest Tra...
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3 Thru-hikes You Don't Have to Quit Your Job For
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In my twenties and thirties, I was single and unencumbered. My life consisted of working, saving money, and taking a ...
