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- An excellent form of exercise
- Off trail hiking is called bushwhacking
- Overnight hiking is called backpacking
- Great way to admire nature and wildlife
- Know the conditions you will be hiking in and prepare accordingly
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Hiking is a popular outdoor recreational activity and one of the best ways to explore nature. It is typically done on man made trails or in open wilderness. You may enjoy a simple morning hike, or a more lengthly excursion. Either way, taking safety precautions will make hiking more pleasant and less dangerous. If you will be going into wilderness, it is a good idea to bring rain gear, matches, knife, flashlight, a loud whistle, map, compass and first aid kit.
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Hiking Dos and Don'ts
- Do observe trail etiquette: greet fellow hikers, allow faster hikers to pass you, stay on the trail and observe no trespassing signs
- Do bring water, snacks, protection from the sun, and a compass
- Do tell someone where you are going and when you will be back
- Do learn basic first aid
- Don't hike alone
- Don't litter
- Don't talk on your cell phone on a trail, unless it is an emergency
- When hiking in a group, don't allow the fastest hikers and the slowest hikers to get too far apart
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Hiking Questions
Whats the best hiking trail in South Dakota? 3 AnswersYou basically have two areas to choose from, the Badlands and the Black Hills. My recommendation is for the Black Hills. You have the opportunity for day pack... read more
Road Trip from Rockville MD to Cooperstown NY. Where should we stop along the way with 2 young kids? (hike?) 1 AnswerIf you can, I would stop off in Strasburg in Pennsylvania and ride the steam engine railroad. I took my kids when they were younger and they loved it. If you a... read more
Where does one hike in S. Maine? 2 AnswersSouthern Maine can be a great place to hike and enjoy the outdoors especially if you like the ocean and sea-side hikes. Along the coast of southern Maine from K... read more
Whats the best food to take for energy & performance for hikes - Going to Australia and hiking. 1 AnswerNo need for fancy brand foods if you're just hiking. Apple juice is great for sugar-based energy getting into your system quickly. I prefer Gatorade, since I ... read more
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Getting some exercise hiking around Garret mountain trying my first geocache trip...I think I'm going the wrong way hahaa...
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Five hours hiking in the driving rain, hail and snow. Covered in mud and soaked right through to the skin. Awesome!
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Still have to wrap my mind around getting all the toys to fit! Kayak, MTB, climbing gear, scuba gear, kite surf and all the hiking gear...
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@LindenTreee Of course, if I was loaded up with some cash, hiking stuff, and a tent and some supplies, I would keep going . . .
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went hiking with @jacbwink. Shenandoah won this round, but there will be a rematch!
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