Enjoy Spooky Season With These Smoky Mountain Haunts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is full of seasonal haunts worth your exploration this October.
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Celebrating National Pizza Month on the Trail
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Does anything go together more perfectly than a long hike and a hot pizza? Read pizza trail tales from our community.
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The Greatest Hoodie That Ever Was
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Our blog editor writes a love letter to the Gossamer Gear Full Zip Hoodie, known for its style and so much more.
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A Newbie Tackles Ultralight Bikepacking on the Great Divide
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Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski details how to translate ultralight backpacking to bikepacking.
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Gail Muller Takes on Chronic Pain and Outdoor Adventure in “Unlost”
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Gail Muller shares her memoir, "Unlost: A Journey of Self-Discovery and the Healing Power of the Wild Outdoors."
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AT vs. CDT: Making the Transition From One Long Trail to Another
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Take a look at the differences between the AT and the CDT from two hikers traveling both in one year.
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5 Tips for Keeping Cool on Hot Summer Hikes
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Soak up the beauty of long summer days with the right preparation to keep you cool while on trail.
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Queering the Outdoors: LGBTQ2SIA+ Identities in Outdoor Recreation
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Sandy Heath shares their dissertation work on queer experiences in outdoor recreation and creating inclusive spaces.
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7 Ideas for What to Bring a Thru-Hiker on the Trail
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Have a buddy hiking a long trail and want to bring them some trail magic? Here are some tips on what they'll love!
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Daily Habits as a Couple While Thru-Hiking Long Trails
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Carolyn and Jeff share updates from the Appalachian Trail on the daily habits they've formed as a couple.
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How "Hiking My Feelings" Promotes Nature and Healing
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Founder Sydney Williams talks about how Hiking My Feelings draws upon nature to help people heal.
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Sirena Rana Talks Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail
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Get ready for your next hike on the Arizona Trail with tips and tricks from our own Sirena Rana and her new book!
