Notes From The Trail
Not many companies are born on the trail - figuratively speaking - like American Backcountry. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top 3 thru-hike trails in the United States and what makes them special:
While Summer is traditionally the time people head out into the wilderness, if you get the urge early and want to beat the crowds, Spring is a great time to go camping. Of course you will need all of your...
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You don’t have to be an expert outdoors person to go on a hike. However, if you want to remain safe and secure on your trek, then it is important to go well-prepared. If you are new to the world of hiking, you will need a quick rundown of the items that you simply must take with you on your adventure. On that note, here are some ideas of where to get started.
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Visiting National Parks in your area or throughout the United States is a great opportunity to not only hike and enjoy the outdoors, but to learn new things along the way from history to life-skills. With 58 national parks throughout the country to choose from it can be difficult when starting to plan your next vacation. Step out of the box and travel to some of these lesser known areas for just as much beauty and knowledge
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Adventure is awaiting at every turn, but sometimes we can’t find another adventurer to join. Should you stay home just because you can’t find anyone to join you? While we don’t recommend solo hiking, if you do go out alone just be prepared and always be ready for the worst-case scenario. Solo hiking can be extremely peaceful, providing a nice quite weekend away. Sometimes you just want to relax with the birds and the bees, right? Safety always comes first while on the trail so take a glance at these tips and must-have items before you hit the trail solo.
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