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The Ultimate Hiking Safety Tips – Be Trail Wise!

August 19, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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Follow these ultimate hiking safety tips the next time you head out for a walk in the Rockies.

These hiking safety tips include everything to keep you safe on your next adventure in the Rocky Mountains.  Read all these must know hiking tips here. Continue reading →

6 Tips For Traveling Alone In The Rockies

July 21, 2019July 22, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Are you ready to do some traveling alone in the Rockies?

These 6 tips on traveling alone in the Rocky Mountains may be just the advice you need.  It’s time to stop dreaming and start exploring the Rocky Mountains today. Continue reading →

Are Those Storm Clouds? How Can You Tell?

June 26, 2019June 19, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

clouds, rocky mountainsStorm clouds when you are out hiking in the Rocky Mountains can be a scary or worrying sight to behold.  Here are some tips on which clouds you need to be wary of. Continue reading →

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 →

Wildlife Safety Quiz? What’s Your Wildlife IQ?

June 12, 2019May 30, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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What would you do if you saw a rattlesnake on the trail near you?

This wildlife safety quiz will reveal how much you actually know about being safe around wildlife in the Rocky Mountains.  What should you do if you get attacked or see an animal? Continue reading →

Five Of The Best Hiking Spots In North & South America

May 22, 2019May 17, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

North and South America have breathtaking lakes, pristine beaches, and towering mountains.  Here are five of the best hiking spots in North and South America. Continue reading →

Don’t Let Wildlife Fears Prevent You From Hiking!

May 15, 2019May 12, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you ever been afraid of bears when out hiking or camping?

Wildlife fears can keep people from hiking or even going into the great outdoors.  Don’t let your wildlife fears keep you from experiencing something, including hiking or camping. Continue reading →

3 Spring Hiking Tips – Pick The Right Trail

April 7, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Spring hiking can be great, just don’t head up too high or you’ll hit that snow…unless of course you want to.

These 3 spring hiking tips will help you find the best places to go hiking at this great time of year. Spring in the Rocky Mountains is a wonderful, albeit brief time of year. Continue reading →

5 Early Spring Utah Destinations – Head To The Desert

March 19, 2019March 14, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Zion National Park is awesome.

Here are the top 5 early spring Utah destinations down in the deserts of the central and southern parts of the state.  The shoulder seasons are the best time to visit the desert. Continue reading →

It’s Time To Plan Your Summer Camping Adventures

March 7, 2019March 3, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Plan ahead and you could be here camping in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming.  Photo via Flickr.

Spring is peaking around the corner, which means now is the time to plan your summer camping adventures.  Here are some tips to help your planning. Continue reading →

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