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When it comes to hiking in the great outdoors, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself from potential hazards. One of these hazards that hikers may face is encountering venomous snakes. While snake bites are relatively rare, they can be incredibly dangerous and potentially life-threatening. One way to help protect yourself from snake bites while hiking is to wear snake gaiters.
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Foraging is a skill that allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wild food for the majority of the year. Learning to explore wild areas, from local parks to national wilderness, is reason enough to be foraging. Being able to eat what you find and, in some cases, preserve the flavor of the season for weeks or months, who could pass that up? Find out why Foraging has exploded as a new hobby and how to do it right.
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Snakes are incredible reptiles with beautiful patterns and their ability to live in some of the most rugged and diverse terrains on the planet. They are still wild animals for their awesomeness, and several species are venomous. While the rule...
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Camping or taking a break? If you take off your hiking boots, throw a dry tea bag in each one. This is one of the best hiking hacks because it helps your boots smell better and dry out faster so that they're more comfortable to put back on. This can extend the life of your hiking boots and make sure they're around for a long time so that you can keep on hiking.
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There's no better place to spend time with man's best friend than in the great outdoors. Here's how to go hiking with your dog and how Pike Trail can help.
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