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6 of the Best Things to do in Badlands National Park

By: Taryn Shorr

The Badlands in South Dakota is easily one of the most underrated national parks in the U.S. Despite its unwelcoming but well-deserved name — summers are extremely hot, winter brings intense winds and extreme temperatures, and there’s practically no water — Badlands National Park has… More »

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6 Best Outdoor Duffel Bags That Are Durable & Functional

By: Suzanne Downing

If your travels involve the great outdoors, you may want to consider adding a durable duffel bag to your list of outdoor gear essentials — or upgrading your existing duffel bag to one with a more rugged exterior fabric, more interior space and that better… More »

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Post-Season Checks: Time to Repair/Restore/Replace Gear

By: Tom Watson

Much of our outdoor gear — whether it’s for hunting, fishing, paddling or simply casual hiking — suffers from the the wear/tear or consumption of use throughout the summer season. Make time during the “off season” to repair or replace gear that became worn, damaged… More »

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5 Amazing Outdoor Things to Do in Vermont

By: Suzanne Downing

For many people, Vermont — nicknamed “The Green Mountain State” — is a year-round playground filled with endless outdoor activities all four seasons. Many archeologists believe people have been living and exploring this land for more than 13,000 years. And there’s no surprise as to… More »

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Packrafting 101: How to Get Started

By: Taryn Shorr

When you’re a true adventure lover or outdoor enthusiast, most — if not all — days tend to be filled with some sort of excitement, even if only for a few minutes. But sometimes you just crave those bigger, more epic, memorable adventures. That’s where… More »

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Destinations: Exploring the Beauty of the Pocono Mountains

By: Samantha Weber

When people who are unfamiliar with Pennsylvania think about the state, they often think of one of the following things: Amish country and hit sitcom, The Office. Both are great, and yes, both are here, but the Keystone State has a whole lot more to… More »

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3 Best Outdoor Camping Speakers that are Worth the Investment

By: Suzanne Downing

If you’re a seasoned camper — with at least 15 to 20 years of camping under your belt — you probably remember life before the invention of Bluetooth speakers. You may have had a cassette or compact disc (CD) player (commonly called a boombox), along… More »

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Hiking the Half Dome Cables Route: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

By: Taryn Shorr

Back in 2019, a group of friends and I decided that we wanted to do as many of the “permit-only” hikes in the U.S. as we possibly could. We did The Narrows in Zion, Haleakala at sunrise in Maui, and The Wave in Arizona —… More »