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Hiking to Improve Your State of Mind
Study finds that wilderness experience helps us unwind – but doesn’t make us excited about going back to the office.
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Outdoor recreation study intended to guide plans for Oregon wave-power facilities
Hiking, kayaking, surfing and other outdoor activities on the Oregon coast generate $2.4 billion in revenue.
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Lightweight emergency shelters for wilderness survival
A guide to emergency tarp shelters for surviving an unplanned night in the wilderness.
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Alaska Odyssey of Andrew Skurka Featured in National Geographic
Skurka completed a 4,679-mile circumnavigation of Alaska by foot, ski and packraft.
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SPOT Connect turns smartphones into backcountry tweet machines
The SPOT Connect connects smartphones to satellites when they are off the cell phone grid.
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“Hiking trailer” turns backpackers into pack draggers
Monowalker hiking trailer coverts into a bike trailer and backpack. So it’s cool…right?
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Appalachian trail hall of fame established
Hall of fame will recognize people who made significant contributions to the trail’s creation and stewardship.