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Archive for 'Offbeat'

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75 Reasons to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Each year, around 3 million hikers explore at least a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Why do they do it? And why should you? In honor of the trail's 75th anniversary, we give you 75 reasons [...]

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What Hikers Do

There's another Internet meme going around. But this time? It's personal. Well, we kinda made it personal. Check out the hiking version of the "What I Do" meme. You will not be disappointed. [...]

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8 Deceivingly Deadly Trail Snacks

Just about anything can look appetizing when your tummy is rumbling on the trail. And when a succulent morsel pops up? Try not to snatch it up. Why not? Because it could leave more than [...]

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Contest Winner Celebrates 70th Birthday with Hike The Smokies

He came, he saw, he commented, and he won. Then what did Joe Blevins do? He did exactly what he said. Find out how we helped him celebrate his 70th birthday. [...]

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My Winter Camping Checklist

We sent one HikingBoots.com staff member out in the dead of winter to test out some cold-weather camping gear. He shares with us the joys of below-zero hiking. [...]

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High-Heel Hiking Boots: Friend or Foe?

High-heel hiking boots have slight similarities to genuine hiking boots. But practical for your next trail run? Not a chance. These trendy heels should stick to the catwalk. [...]

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7 Best Survival Movies of All Time

Being stranded in the wilderness is probably not on the top of anyone's to-do list, but it seems to be a hot movie plot. If you liked 127 Hours, you might just like the rest of [...]

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Paranormal Activity in the Wild [VIDEOS]

Ever encounter something while hiking that gave you a serious case of the heebie jeebies? You're not alone. Get into the spooktacular spirit of Halloween with the following terrifying trail footage. [...]

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7 Ridiculous Ways to Die on a Hike

How can you turn a pleasant, peaceful hike into a life-ending experience? Simply follow the clumsy missteps of a few hikers who traveled down a very perilous path. [...]

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22 Strange, Funny Trail Signs

From nonsensical directions to questionable uses of the English language, there's a lot going on (and wrong) with hiking signage. Pass these guideposts, and do a double take. [...]