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7 Tips For Taking Your Friend On Their First Camping Trip

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Everyone loves camping, they just might not know it yet.

10 Reasons why getting outside is the only New Year's resolution you actually need to keep

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Make getting outside a priority.

Take On The High Point Challenge: Why You Should Hike The Highest Mountain In All 50 States

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Get a bird's eye view of America.

How to Make Blueberry Bacon Pancakes while Camping

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Make that next camping breakfast more elaborate and leave your camping partners speechless.

How to Cook Cajun Shrimp Boil in a Dutch Oven

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Add a traditional cajun meal to your next camping trip!

How to Make Cowboy Coffee that Actually Tastes Good

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Make cowboy coffee that tastes good and doesn't leave you with coffee grounds in your teeth.

How Success and Failure in the Mountains Improve Our Everyday Lives

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Time spent in the mountains can teach us all how to overcome obstacles in life.

6 Reasons Why You Should Road Trip across Scotland

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How to Cook Stuffed Bell Peppers in a Dutch Oven

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....plus a breakfast bonus!

The 28 Best Outdoorsy Birthday Gifts That Aren't Gear

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No matter what time of year your outdoorsy friend or family members birthday is, this is a list of the best non gear outdoor gift ideas for them.

10 Reasons Why Camping Is the Perfect Romantic Date

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Break away from the cliche date of dinner and a movie. Find out if your date is "the one" by taking them on a romantic camping date in the great outdoors.

5 Books That Inspire Me to Get Outside

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These are the unusual books you won't find on the typical outdoor book list, but they possess the same power and inspiration as the famous books.

13 Lucky Tips for Your Winter Camping Itinerary

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Camping isn't reserved for summer anymore! Hopefully tips encourage you to go camping during this years winter weather. By using a couple tricks, you will feel like you are sleeping in a Holiday Inn.

How to Cook Beef Stroganoff in a Dutch Oven

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Add this delicious recipe to your Dutch Oven repertoire!

5 Tips to Prevent a Disaster During Your First Backpacking Trip

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Follow a few basic steps and you will prevent a nice weekend backpacking trip from becoming a disastrous survival situation.

Why You Should Always Pack a Harmonica When Camping or Backpacking

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Learn how this age old instrument may one day save your life!

7 Reasons Why You Should Climb Mt. Whitney This Winter

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Challenge yourself and improve your mountaineering skills by conquering the highest peak in the lower 48 in the heart of winter. Anyone can take it on in the summer, the truly adventurous climb Mt. Whitney in winter! John Muir said it first!

8 Reasons Why Kodiak Alaska Should Be Your Next Epic Adventure

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Plan your epic adventure vacation to an Island that seems to be lost in time. Kodiak Island, Alaska is more wild and free than any place you have ever visited in the lower 48. Check out the top 8 reasons to make Kodiak Island your next epic adventure vacation!

Why Highway 395 is California's Most Underrated Road Trip

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Don't miss one of, if not the best road trip In California. Running along the Eastern Sierra, Hwy 395 is packed with more adventure than you can handle!

How To Avoid The Crowds At Zion National Park

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Spoiler alert: don't go in the peak season (right now).

8 Reasons To Visit The Mojave National Preserve

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Don't overlook this hidden gem in the middle of Southern California.

You Need To Explore Big Bend National Park. Here's Why.

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Add one of the least visited and most isolated national parks in the lower 48 to your bucket list.