Hiking

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One of the nicest places to spend the winter holidays in Italy is Trentino, a mountainous region in the north...
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As the weather turns cold and many choose to stay inside, we come alive. Winter is one of our favorite times...

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Sometimes you just want to stay inside in the cold of winter. Someplace cozy, in a comfortable chair next to a...

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When I was a kid, my brother and I were each in "outdoor" youth programs. I won't name the organizations, but...

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Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with the beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm...

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There's nothing like it. The landscape looks like it's been painted white. The forest is silent, the boughs...

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Decades ago, I sat in my parent’s family room and watched a 16 mm black and white movie of their honeymoon in...
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Imagine you're traversing a mountain pass on a holiday road trip, and snowy conditions, fatigue, and your...
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Beautiful Views, Autumn Hues We decided to take advantage of the PNW's unseasonably clear, warm fall with a...

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I’m always up for an adventure, and when someone suggests a new place, you can count me in! Recently I was...
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I remember when I first saw a promotional poster for "Wild," a story based on Cheryl Strayed's experience on...

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There is a ton of information on wilderness emergency equipment: What you should have, why you'll certainly...