Notes From The Trail

The end of January is often a New Years resolution checkpoint. Whether you’re getting outdoors more, exercising or cutting down on screen time - it’s important to give yourself credit for making it happen! Though as the year progresses, it can be easy to drop them or practice them less frequently. One of our resolutions every year is to do right by the planet and practice environmentally friendly habits. It’s a resolution that’s critical to maintain year-round!


In need of a couple ideas to get started, for everything from outdoor adventure to everyday lifestyle? We’ve got you covered with five eco-friendly resolutions. 

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Winter time isn’t easy on hikers and campers. Getting to trailheads can be super dangerous, and a lot of proper preparation and gear is required to make the most of a winter adventure. That said, it’s still entirely possible and can be worthwhile for views that aren’t available year round. One of the best ways to experience that is via snowshoeing, and today we’ll break down why you should give it a shot and how to get started. 

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Our favorite lakes may be frozen over, and favorite trails fallen with layers of powder, but that won’t stop us from gearing up for clear weather adventures. With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better time to hook up the adventurers in our lives (including yourself) with the best gear to make the most of any outdoor expedition. Check out some of our favorite picks for this year’s hiker’s gift guide. 

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As the sun starts to set earlier, the leaves start to change colors and paint the landscape with vibrant fiery hues. It’s got us recounting all of the sublime memories made during this past summer. It’s not all rain and clouds, though. This turn of the season is ripe with opportunities to watch blazing autumn colors dominate foliage and landscape, especially in your favorite national parks and forests. The following five national parks are just a handful of ones for you to get your fix of fall colors:
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