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9 Essential Pieces of Hiking Gear You Need for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

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9 Reasons to Go on a Hike That Will Convince You to Get Outside

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The Best Hiking Boots for Every Kind of Trail

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The Top 10 Spectacular Fall Foliage Hikes

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25 Dream Fitness Vacations

Collette Stohler
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What Causes Body Aches After Hiking?

Lisa Maloney
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How Does It Benefit Me to Wear Hiking Boots Instead of Tennis Shoes on the Trail?

Ellen Douglas
Rear view of a Woman hiking to a waterfall in a red rock canyon

Will Hiking Three Times a Week Help You Lose Weight?

Elise Wile
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How to Get in Peak Shape for High Altitude Hiking

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The Calories Burned Per Hour in Hiking

Lecia Bushak
The Best Foods for Hiking

The Best Foods for Hiking

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