Hiking the Fourth of July Lake

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we picked up one of our hiking books and started leafing through it, looking at the choices. Out popped "Fourth of July Lake" from one of the pages and made its decision for us. Soon, we were on our way.

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Everybody should experience backpacking in a beautiful foreign land at some point in their life...

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An essay on how fear is an unavoidable part of the backcountry experience.

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A folksy narrative with videos of a familhy preparing for a first backpacking trip.

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You can travel cheaply by throwing a backpack on your back.

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Some helpful advice & tips for anyone thinking of visiting beautiful New Zealand and backpacking or hiring a campervan.

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Attack Of The Bear

She talked about it; she dreamed about it, she never let it go. This was how a friend of mine regarded her fear of coming across a bear when we would go hiking in the wilderness areas of Idaho. Her character is strong in all other ways.

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Furthermore, backpacking overseas can also be an inexpensive way to traveling, giving you opportunities to stay in cheap hotels and youth hostels along the way. In short, for some students, backpacking through different counties can be the ultimate learning experience.

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I understand that you should have a fishing license, and I understand that this money helps care for fish and waterways, but I don't think my husband should have had to pay almost a weeks salary for this fine.

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Hiking icon Colin Fletcher, whose lyrical writing inspired generations of outdoor enthusiasts, died at 85.

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For years, the 84 Union Building off Western Avenue was "Seattle's Ellis Island," where many immigrants made their first stop in Seattle.

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A new trend in outdoor gear is "frontpacks," which are packs with mesh pouches, zipper pockets and compartments positioned up front on hip belts and over the chest.

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Carrying heavy loads could become easier thanks to a new ergonomic backpack that uses bungee cords to take the strain off the shoulders and joints, scientists said on Wednesday. The cords suspend the load in the pack so it stays at the same height from the ground while the weare …

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If you're traveling to the UK you don't need to rent a car. Public transportation is cheap, fast and reliable.

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This guide consists of the best things to see and do if you have a limited time to spend in Bath, England. From the Roman Baths to a day trip to Stone Henge, make the most of your time in Bath!

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A guide to staying in hostels in the United Kingdom while you are backpacking. What you need to know before you go!

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The Dog-E-Tag has been making it's way around geek blog circles after checking it out I think it is hiker worthy and could be useful saving a lost best friend.

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