Swinging shoes and dangling water bottles; weight too high; no organization -- these are common mistakes I made as a novice backpacker. Read on for a few tips on smart packing!

The first in a series on hiking in Western Europe, this is gem of a guidebook well worth checking out!

Gotta have GORP! The only problem is that raisins and peanuts can get a little boring after the thousandth mouthful. Read on for a few ideas for some different trail mix ideas.

"Where there's a wheel, there's a way." That's the motto of Rise Above Barriers, one organization actively involved in breaking down the barriers for wheelchair adventurers looking to get back out on the trail.

When it comes to outdoor adventures with the clan, some experiences are great, some are bad and some are just plain ugly. This holds true for camping as well.

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