The beauty of a late winter thaw
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Essential Backcountry Map Skills in Alaska

ByGarland

There was still plenty of snow, not enough to be trouble, but more than enough to be beautiful. The wind was strong and it howled its way through the valley. The tundra was still a deep brown color, as winter had not yet truly ended, and the overcast skies gave the place a beautifully desolate feel. Naturally, we were the only ones there and we took our time on the way down. There was no reason to rush.

gaia gps
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Gaia GPS – Mobile GPS Route Planning

ByByron Miller

Over the years I have collected a pile of GPS devices – from TomTom’s that once ruled the vehicle GPS market to an army of apps and add-ons like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and other tools for my mobile phone. Today, I’m happy to say that I’ve come to love, appreciate, and embrace everything about…

Northern California Hikes
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Four Northern California Hiking Trails

Bylavanya

Hiking is one of the best ways to meet the target of a ‘healthy body’. By combining the happiness of natural beauty with physical fitness, hiking can turn into a fun and adventurous activity. Enough stock of water and enthusiasm to keep going is all you need to accomplish this beneficial feat. There are several…

Sunset White Sands National Park
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White Sands New Mexico Wonderland!

ByByron Miller

White Sands New Mexico is a geological marvel of the desert. Gypsum sand dunes rising from the valley floor for miles, windswept and white as snow. Some of the dunes brush right up against the highway and often you will see cars pulled over with people inquisitively dipping their hands or feet into this magical…