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The Art of Hiking: Downhill/Uphill

Hiking up or down a steep slope places considerable demands on your muscles and joints.

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Living Hazard: Hunters

Hiking during hunting season adds a layer of risk to your journey.

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Stay on the Trail

A trail is a scar on the landscape, albeit a minor one. Where there is a trail, you should use it - not wander away from it.

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Pack It In, Pack It Out

Taking home your trash is one of the easiest ways to show respect for the land upon which you tread.

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Leave No Trace Principles

The mission of the Leave No Trace (LNT) program is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation.

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The Art of Hiking: Basic Technique

For beginning hikers, the two most important hiking habits to develop are: 1) start slowly, and 2) walk rhythmically.

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Choose Your Hike

A day hike requires minimal equipment and can be as simple as choosing a hike and hitting the trail.

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Desert Hiking

When most of us think "desert," we think "heat." It is important to plan your hikes around keeping cool.

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Desert Basics

Water. From beginning to end, from one moment to the next, water is the most important factor in a hike through arid country.

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Hiking and Bear Encounters

Although the risk of an encounter with a bear is low, there are no guarantees of your safety.

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Plan Your Trip

Adequate trip planning and preparation will help you accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably, while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land.

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Fording Rivers

Plan by choosing a careful route and a good technique.

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