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Finding Mount Hood on the Pacific Crest Trail
Waterfalls, grey days, and big peaks are the name of the game for our hiker's last few miles in Oregon.
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Breathtaking Glacier National Park Photos
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Inspirational Grand Canyon National Park Photos
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Appalachian Trail Photos To Inspire You
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Breathtaking Yosemite Photos
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Urban Wildlife Refuges
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La Plata: Colorado’s Hidden Treasure
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10 Amazing Backcountry Picnic Spots
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The trail could be the quickest path to Nirvana. If it doesn't kill you first, that is.
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What happens when you put a leash on a cat and take it on the Continental Divide Trail?
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Do you adventure with one of these trail-loving dog breeds or mixes?
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Sponsored: Adventure is more fun with the people you love. Get started with these tips from Northside USA and SNEWS about how to get your family more involved in the outdoors.
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Dating (or, gasp, marrying) a non-hiker is hard. Follow these eight suggestions for a trip everyone will love.
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Is a long path through the West Bank a pipe dream? Or a potential road to understanding?
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Thru-hiking ain't free.
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Never underestimate Mt. Washington.
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