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The 7 Best Short Salt Lake City Hikes

June 19, 2019June 11, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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The foothills just above City Creek Canyon showing the start of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Photo via Flickr.

These short Salt Lake City hikes will help you explore some fun, cool places near the city.  Here are my all time favorite short Salt Lake City hikes that you need to do soon. Continue reading →

Geology At It’s Finest – 5 Stunning Climbing Spots

March 12, 2019March 7, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

The world is full of amazing natural wonders.  Here are 5 of the most stunning rock climbing spots in the world (including the Rocky Mountains) that you need to see to believe. Continue reading →

4 Free Family Fall Activities To Try Now!

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

family fall activities, fun, free, fall colorsHere are some fun family fall activities to try before winter sets in.  These are some fun ideas to help your family enjoy the nature during the autumn. Continue reading →

7 Tips On Fall Hiking With Kids

October 28, 2018October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Amazing fall colors!

Fall hiking with kids is one of my favorite things to do.  Here are 7 tips to help you enjoy your hiking trips with your kids in the Rocky Mountains during this brief, glorious time of year. Continue reading →

National Public Lands Day 2018 Is Tomorrow!

September 28, 2018September 27, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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National Public Lands Day is a great day to go for a hike on public land.

Tomorrow, September 29, 2018, is National Public Lands Day in the USA.  It’s time for you to get out and celebrate or help. Continue reading →

The 4 Types Of Fun – Always Fun To Never Fun

July 28, 2018July 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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This day of our walk along the Milford Track was Type 1 fun all the way.

The four types of fun are a great way to describe outdoor experiences.  These are based on how fun something is at the time and if it makes a good story later.   Continue reading →

6 Scorching Tips On Hot Weather Hiking! They’re Hot!

July 10, 2018May 28, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Hiking in hot weather can be fun with the right planning.

Hot weather hiking is something that most people will end up doing at some point in their life. These handy hot weather hiking tips will help you enjoy your hike and not have to deal with potentially serious health issues. Continue reading →

Early Season Hiking Tips – Enjoy The Outdoors!

May 23, 2018May 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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It is a good idea to dress in layers for early season hiking.

These early season hiking tips will help you get the most out of your hiking adventures this spring and summer.  Spring and summer are such fun times to get outside with your family or all by yourself.

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Toddler Hiking Gear – 4 Must Bring Items

May 15, 2018May 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Angels landing in Zion National Park, Utah.

Here are 4 essential pieces of toddler hiking gear.  These items will ensure that you and your toddler have a fun time hiking together in the mountains or wherever you choose to go. Continue reading →

Hiking, Tramping, Or Trekking? Say What?!? What’s The Difference?

May 11, 2018May 7, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Here we are ‘hiking’ in the Uintas Mountains of Utah where we walked for just a few hours..

Hiking, tramping, or trekking are  words that I hear different people use when they talk about going for a walk into the mountains.  Here is a quick explanation of what those three terms all actually mean. Continue reading →

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