Night Hiking Dangers To Be Aware Of When Planning Your Next Pre-Dawn Adventure

There is just something completely exhilarating about hiking at night. With your sight limited all your other senses are heightened. Every rustle of brush, every tree creak, and every little noise is amplified. The stunning views of the stars and seeing the outlines of mountain peaks lit up from moonlight can feel unreal. Although beautiful, hiking at night presents its own kind of dangers and should be prepared for accordingly.

There is just something completely exhilarating about hiking at night. With your sight limited all your other senses are heightened. Every rustle of brush, every tree creak, and every little noise is amplified. The stunning views of the stars and seeing the outlines of mountain peaks lit up from moonlight can feel unreal. Although beautiful, hiking at night presents its own kind of dangers and should be prepared for accordingly.

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30 Inspirational Sayings and Quotes about Nature

30 Inspirational Sayings and Quotes about Nature: For those who love the outdoors and the beautiful world around them, we have collected 30 Inspirational Sayings and Quotes about Nature. In this fast-paced society, we sometimes forget how refreshing it can be to take a step back and reconnect with our natural surroundings. To just unplug from the hustle and bustle can be refreshing. Hopefully, after reading these quotes you will be inspired to turn off your phone, go outside, and take a moment to enjoy the natural beauty of the earth.

For those who love nature and the beautiful world around them we have collected 30 Inspirational Sayings and Quotes about Nature. In this fast-paced society we sometimes forget how refreshing it can be to take a step back and reconnect with nature. To just unplug from the hustle and bustle and take in the soothing peace being outdoors can be. Hopefully after reading these quotes you will be inspired to turn off your phone, go outside and take a moment to enjoy the natural beauty of the earth.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Mailbox Peak

The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Mailbox Peak. Day Hikes Near Seattle: Mailbox Peak

If you are in search of a good leg-burner, Mailbox Peak is the hike for you! With over 4,000 feet of elevation gain this hike is flat-out brutal. Despite being a quad and knee killer, the panoramic 360 degree views from the top are beautiful. There is also the fun novelty of checking the mail…

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5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots

5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots

Hi, I’m Darlene Panzera, an adventurer, author, and mom, and I’d like to share 5 reasons why I decided to buy Lowa Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots.

Last year I bought a pair of hiking boots from another company that felt great when I tried them on in the store, but when I started hiking in them, they didn’t quite feel right. I kept telling myself they still needed to be broken in and that they’d be okay. I was so wrong! After several months of smaller hikes, I took a 6-mile hike to a fire tower in Washington’s Cascade Mountains and when I removed my boots my toes felt like they were on fire! The pain was almost unbearable. I had to face the fact that these boots were the wrong fit and I ended up giving them away to someone else even though I had spent over two hundred dollars on them.

This year when I went to buy new boots, I was more cautious. Below are a few of the deciding factors that led me to buy a pair of Lowa brand hiking boots:

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25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State

Are you interested in getting outside and hitting the trail but don’t know where to start? Whether you are new to Washington state or a longtime resident just looking for inspiration of what trail to crush next. We have gathered together 25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State. 100 Classic Hikes in Washington…

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A Visit to Virginia by Jeri Stockdale

A Visit to Virginia by Jeri Stockdale

“Guest Blog Post” By Jeri Stockdale Hello, my name is Jeri Stockdale and I am very excited to share some of my travel memories with you. When my long time friend asked my husband and I to come visit her in Virginia, we couldn’t wait to see the many historic sites in the area. In…

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7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping Gear

7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping Gear. Are you a hiking/camping newbie looking to venture out into nature for the first time? Or an experienced pro with numerous adventures under your belt? Whether you need gear or have old gear that is currently only being held together with duct tape, we have gathered 7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping Gear.

Are you a hiking/camping newbie looking to venture out into nature for the first time? Or an experienced pro with numerous adventures under your belt? Whether you need gear or have old gear that is currently only being held together with duct tape, we have gathered 7 Ways to Save Money on Hiking & Camping…

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Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country

Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country

Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country By Darlene Panzera For years I heard my in-laws rave about their adventures in and around Lancaster, PA. They’d make me jealous as they’d talk about the mouth-watering homemade food served in the restaurants, the large production theater shows, and how the Amish community farmed their…

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LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review

LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review. So what exactly is the LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking? The Lifestraw Go Water Filter Bottle filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.99 percent of protozoa, including giardia, cryptosporidium and e-coli.

No one wants to go on a trip and get sick, whether it is a vacation or a backpacking adventure. Filtering the water you drink while out on the trail is extremely important. No mater how pristine the water may appear to be, there is always the chance that there could be bacteria or a…

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15 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Adventure

15 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Adventure Don't settle for ordinary, get out there and find your adventure! Here are 15 quotes to motivate you to take that journey.

Don’t settle for ordinary, get out there and find your adventure! Here are 15 quotes to motivate you to take that  journey.  “Spontaneity is the best kind of adventure” “Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure” – Bob Bitchin “Always take the scenic route” – Unknown  “If you don’t do wild things…

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Driving Around O’ahu: 7 Best Stops In 1 Day

Driving Around O’ahu: 7 Best Stops In 1 Day

During our last vacation to Hawai’i, our family stayed in Waikiki and decided to rent a car—for just one day—to drive around the island of O’ahu and see the sights. What can you see in a day? If we had wanted to visit every place along our loop around the island, or even spend much…

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25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel 

25 Gift Ideas For  People Who Love Travel. Need an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? Then look no farther. Right here we have collected 25 great travel gifts for people who love going on adventures. unique travel gifts

25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel  Need an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? Then look no farther. Right here we have collected 25 great travel gifts for people who love going on adventures.   4 Set Shacke Pak Travel Packing Cubes These cool travel organizers with an included…

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20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust

20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust. Inspirational Hiking Quotes to get you out there.

20 Inspirational Hiking Quotes To Fuel Your Wanderlust For those who love hiking and outdoor adventure we have collected a series of inspiring quotes with beautiful images to motivate you to plan your next wilderness expedition. Want to fill your life with adventure?  “There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart…

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Marymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park

Marymere Falls - Easy Hike in Olympic National Park

Marymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park Marymere Falls is a 90-foot-high waterfall located near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington State. This easy 1.5 mile round trip hike is an extremely beginner friendly trail with a great payoff. My hiking group was able to walk at a leisurely pace, with plenty…

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10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors

10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors Sometimes when you are feeling down you need to read some hiking quotes to inspire you to just go outside where the sun is shining. No matter how bad your day, week, month or year has been, getting some fresh air outside always boosts your mood. Right here we have collected 10 great hiking quotes to get you outdoors.

10 Inspiring Hiking Quotes To Get You Outdoors  Sometimes when you are feeling down you need to read some hiking quotes to inspire you to just go outside where the sun is shining. No matter how bad your day, week, month or year has been, getting some fresh air outside always boosts your mood. Right…

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Top 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018

Top 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018 At some point, when backpacking, you will need to replenish your water supply. When that time to fill up comes, filtering and purifying your water to avoid getting sick is extremely important. No matter how crystal clear and beautiful the water from that mountain river or…

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Top 30 Best Women’s Hiking Boots In 2018

Top 30 Best Women's Hiking Boots In 2018

Top 30 Best Women’s Hiking Boots In 2018 Hiking boots are the most important part of your hiking gear. Happy feet equals a happy life on the trail. Getting blisters, or the skin rubbed off your ankles is no fun at all. If there was one item I could recommend you spend your money on…

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