Do you have a friend who loves the outdoors and disappearing into nature’s wildest landscapes? Maybe it seems like every weekend they disappear somewhere or they regularly ask you to join them on a new hiking trip. They’re always on the move, exploring, climbing mountains, hiking trails, running rough terrain with their dog. More than…
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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve probably been spending more of your time indoors than you normally would. But if you don’t want to waste these beautiful spring days, you’ll be happy to hear that you can still get outdoors without risking your health or the well-being of those around you. Try one of these…
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Driving through the flat plains and prairies 30 minutes outside Lawton, Oklahoma you have no indication that you will soon be in a rugged bouldering paradise. The rugged mountains and canyons of the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge sneak up on you as you pass by Fort Sill on the northern edge of Lawton. However…
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There is a documented connection between addiction and mental health disorders. This is not to say all addicts have mental disorders or those experiencing behavioral health issues are substance abusers, but there is an overlapping of risk. Fortunately, certain therapies that work for mental health can also be effective in helping people manage their addictions….
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If you’re ready to lace up your hiking boots and pack your backpack for a hiking or backpacking trip, be sure that you’ve taken the necessary preparations to stay safe. While overpacking weighs you down and slows you down, underpacking can compromise your safety. You want to ensure you have the appropriate safety gear and…
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Few things feel more classically American than a cross-country road trip in an RV. But traveling in a motorhome takes a little more preparation than your average camping trip. Being in charge of a large vehicle is a big responsibility, and you’ll need to be ready for everything the road throws at you. Here are…
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What an experience! The scenic beauty of Lake Powell really defies description. Photos help, but as we all know, they never really live up to the vastness and brilliant colors of nature. A few months ago, my family went for a quick trip on the lake. We packed the usual gear for a shore campout,…
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While in Colorado a few months ago, I took the opportunity to do a quick overnighter into the rugged backcountry of the San Juans near Pagosa Springs. The destination was Quartz Lake, a pristine crater-type lake tucked into a broad grassy basin. The hike was visually stunning, with wide vistas atop craggy ridges and wind-swept…
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Philmont Scout Ranch is probably one of my favorite places in the world. I have been able to do three different treks there over the years and consider each experience to have been truly awesome. Each trek takes about 2 weeks to accomplish with about 10 days in the backcountry. The terrain is generally rugged…
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I went to a family reunion near Absarokee, Montana and had to do a little exploring. A group of us decided on the relatively easy hike up to Mystic Lake wedged in a scenic canyon in the Absaroka Beartooth Mountains/Custer National Forest. We had a wide range of ages and capabilities, so we kept the…
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