Featured Articles
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Easy Adventure: Paddling And Pedaling Cape Cod
Posted on July 18, 2012 | 3 CommentsThink you’ve been everywhere and tried everything on Cape Cod? Probably not . . .
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Expert Advice On Selecting The Right Kayak Paddle For You And Your Boat
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 5 CommentsYour paddle is your engine. With the right paddle, you will use less energy on the water, travel farther and faster with less fatigue.
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Ride An Icelandic Horse For Family Fun! (A Love Story On Four Feet)
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsTake a tölt on an Icelandic and you'll be hooked for life!
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Gear Roundup: Solo Tents For Backcountry Backpacking
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 8 CommentsSolo tents open whole new worlds for backcountry backpackers; but which of the new tents is the right one for YOU?
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsThis so-called "Off Season" is a wonderful opportunity for a weekend getaway. Lodging prices are as low as they get, there’s plenty to do and fewer people to share with.
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Bare Ground Archive
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New Generation Micro-Stoves: Brunton Raptor & Snow Peak Giga GS-100A
Posted on April 30, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Brunton Raptor and Snow Peak Giga GS-100A show how well micro backpacking stoves can perform. -
GoLite McKenzie Reflexion Softshell Parka: Should It Be Called “GoTo”?
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe GoLite McKenzie Reflexion softshell jacket redefines "useful and flexible" for the author. -
Active Seniors: Pushing Our Limits with A Giant (Falls) Hike!
Posted on April 29, 2010 | 2 CommentsOur intrepid Active Seniors take on a more difficult hike, and find that it's okay to turn around before you reach your goal! -
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist Integrated Cooking/Eating System
Posted on April 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe GSI Pinnacle Dualist is a remarkably-complete, well-thought-out, and functional cooking/eating system at a bargain price. -
How To: “Go” Packs
Posted on April 16, 2010 | 2 CommentsWhat do you need to Be Prepared for spontaneous outdoor getaway? -
How To: Rain Camping
Posted on April 9, 2010 | No CommentsHere's how to keep your gear dry while backpacking in the rain -
Salon Grafix Dry Spray Shampoo: The Remedy For Sticky Sleeping Bags?
Posted on March 28, 2010 | No CommentsMy sweetheart Susan has what would best be described as a "mane" of long, very thick hair. After a day or two of summer hiking, it's sweaty and full of bug dope. -
How To: Tandem Bike Basics
Posted on March 28, 2010 | No CommentsWe decided to go for a “bicycle built for two” That way, I can’t possibly outdistance her. . . . -
“Shoulder Season” Synthetics: REI +25 Lumen & L.L. Bean +20 Katahdin Sleeping Bags
Posted on March 27, 2010 | 2 CommentsREI's Lumen +25 and L.L. Bean's Katahdin +20 are bargain sleeping bags, but which should you buy?
