Mosquitoes are the bane of any outdoor pursuit, and hiking is no exception. These pesky insects have been tormenting humans since before we could tell them to buzz off. But with a bit of knowledge, and these 4 basic rules, you can conquer these pests while on your next hike. Here at Walking The Parks, […]
Beat the Bite: 4 Proven Rules to Repel Mosquitoes While Hiking Read More »
With national parks facing record-high temperatures, hikers must arm themselves with these crucial tips to stay cool and safe on the trails. Summer is when you want to spend as much time outside as possible, but heat waves make this difficult. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go enjoy a day in nature. You just need
Survive the Sizzle: Hacks for Hiking in Hot Weather You Need to Know Read More »
From sitting on the edge of a cliff watching a herd of elk in the valley below to lounging on boulders next to a 60-foot waterfall, lunch is the highlight of our hikes. And to be fair, we could be eating cardboard at that point and the lack of flavor in our food would be
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Are you ready to take your hiking game to the next level? Then for you, we have the ultimate guide to exercises for hiking that will help you become a better and stronger hiker in no time. We asked an expert in sports and fitness, Andrew Gutman from BarBend, to create an exercise guide that
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If you’re going hiking, biking or traveling through terrain that is wet, it’s time to learn how to waterproof a backpack. Backpacks are essential for carrying your gear and keeping it dry. However, most backpacks are water repellent, not waterproof. They only resist water to a point. In heavy rain, water may leak in through
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