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Outdoor Contests: Share Your Photos (or Just Your Name), Win Trips and Gear

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Cathy

Three cool contests that hikers and other outdoors people are sure to like: The Leave No Trace Trailhead Sign Contest wants your photos of trailhead signs that mention the Leave No Trace program. Post them on the Leave No Trace … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Backpack? The 10 Essentials of Hiking…and a Few More

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Cathy

What should you bring on a hike? I’ve always heard that there are “ten essentials” of hiking – the items you must bring on a hike to stay safe and warm. That list seems to vary a lot, though, depending … Continue reading →

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