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- Adventure seriously with a new Canadian travel company Thu, 1 Jun 23, 2:30amAndrea Mandel-Campbell founded karibu adventures to promote the kind of travel she loves and believes in. That is, travel that enriches both travelers and the communities they visit. The small company offers guided tours...
- Can GreenBelly meal bars power you through an outdoor adventure? We put them to the test Thu, 15 Aug 19, 1:30amFor camping and hiking enthusiasts, deciding what foods to pack for the trip can be tricky. You need to meet your nutritional and energy needs, but space is limited, especially if you are heading out with just a backpack....
- How National Parks benefit the environment Fri, 17 May 19, 1:30amThe U.S. has over 400 national parks across the country, which host a combined total to 330 million curious visitors every year. National parks have clear economic benefits for national and local economies, yet they also...
- A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for travelers Tue, 11 Dec 18, 2:30amFor those who will be traveling far and wide in the new year, make sure their journeys are eco-friendly with an array of green gifts that will take them to the beaches, the forests or the mountaintops...
- Get ready for an adventure with this ultimate checklist of backpacking essentials Tue, 18 Sep 18, 12:30amLace up your hiking boots and trod into places inaccessible via horse, quad or car. Backpacking allows you to explore the outdoors while enjoying a little distance from the crowds squished together at the state campgrounds....
- 8 Summertime Tips for Leave No Trace Camping Tue, 25 Jun 13, 3:30amBackpacker, Shutterstock Perfect Preparation Whether you are headed to the tops of a mountain or the edge of the shore, make sure to research all of the rules, regulations, and weather conditions for your trip...
- Product Review: The BioLite Campstove Charges Your Gadgets as You Cook a Meal Fri, 14 Jun 13, 5:30amPhoto by Mark Andrew Boyer For starters, the BioLite Campstove is remarkably easy to use. I've used several types of gas and wood-burning stoves before, and the BioLite is about as user-friendly as they come. After attaching...
- Solar-Powered Floating Bar Hops Around Kenya’s Beautiful Green Islands Wed, 3 Apr 13, 12:30amRead the rest of Solar-Powered Floating Bar Hops Around Kenya’s Beautiful Green Islands Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "natural materials", backpacking, eco design, eco-tourism, floating...
- Top 6 Autumn Hikes Around the San Francisco Bay Area – Get Outside! Sat, 3 Nov 12, 7:11amRead the rest of Top 6 Autumn Hikes Around the San Francisco Bay Area – Get Outside! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: backpacking, berkeley, hikes, Marin, Matt Davis Trail, Mount Diablo, Mt...
- Swags’ Ultralight Waterproof Backpack Bed Provides Aid to Homeless Sat, 3 Sep 11, 3:49amSwags for the Homeless is an Australian non-profit organization that has been getting global attention for its Backpack Bed. The contemporary light-weight backpack can be quickly converted into a full length weatherproof...