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Long Hiking Tradition Ends As Canada Closes Border on the Pacific Crest Trail

Travel NewsJanuary 29, 202593Views

Another sign of the times that is impacting long-enjoyed travel freedoms: Canada has closed its border at the top of the Pacific Crest Trail, the 2,650-mile wilderness path that runs from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington State. Previously, hikers—who take about 5 months to walk the entire length—could simply apply for a…

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On This New Barefoot Hiking Trail, You Can Forget About Lacing Up Your Boots

A new outdoor attraction in Arizona is being billed as the first "grounding park" in the United States. Grounding, in this context, simply means walking barefoot on natural surfaces. Proponents of the practice, which is also called "earthing" and can also involve lying in the grass or otherwise connecting your body to the ground, believe…

January 4, 202576Views

How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking, Camping, or Otherwise Enjoying the Outdoors

Tick season, which typically lasts from April through October, is expected to get pretty intense in 2024, and travelers need to be prepared to protect themselves. Mild winters and wet summers, like the ones experienced in many parts of the United States in recent years, tend to boost populations of the eight-legged bloodsuckers, experts told…

May 22, 2024189Views