You might be wondering if hip packs are good for hiking. There are a variety of reasons why you might want one – extra space, to leave the packpack at home, or to have the essentials close by.

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As a qualified Summer Mountain Leader and someone who is working towards one day becoming a Winter Mountain Leader, I think ...

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Dare yourself to take on new trails in 2025 with one — or all — of these local and regional hiking challenges. There are more than 50,000 acres of open space in San Diego County, plus ...

The bus ride up the mountain to the 5th station felt fast. Dark green trees blurred by. Raindrops raced each other down the ...

For over 100 years, the state’s parks and historic sites have been recognized and preserved. Imagine Forestville has a great ...

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