Alabama offers day hiking opportunities as beloved as state icon Bear Bryant himself. Okay it’s a close call, but that just means the hiking here is phenomenal with more opportunies and trails available than you could take in during a calendar year, even if you doubled up and tried to squeeze in some extra ones here and there. While it is tough to pick just a few of the many great day hikes available as the best, what follows is an overview of the absolute can’t miss day hike in the great state of Alabama. The Pinhoti Trail in Cheaha State Park tops the list hands down according to most...

Connecticut offers day hikes for everyone. Whether you like something along the coast, in the wodds, very easy or something that will test every bit of skill you have you’ll find it in Connecticut. In fact there are more day hikes than you can shake a stick at. While the Appalachian Trail which winds it’s way through these borders is always popular and should be on everyones list of hikes in the state there are so many great hikes picking just a few as the best is no easy task. Keeping that in mind what follows is a brief overview of some of Connecticut’s best day hikes. In Groton,...

Summer camps are an excellent way for children to meet friends, learn new activities and just have a good time in the summer. Picking the right summer camp for your child is not always an easy task. You do not want to waste your money on a camp and your child have a horrible time and hate camp. Here are some guidelines that you should consider when picking a summer camp for your child. Rely on word of mouth and recommendations from people you know on different camps. Consider your child’s personality and interests. If they are not into sports, they are not going to like an outdoor sports camps. ...

It is fun to get out in nature with the family. It provides some quality alone time and a good dose of important exercise. Hiking with your children is a wonderful thing. However, hiking with children can have some serious drawbacks. Below are five tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable hike with children. Hiking with Children Tip #1 Proper Clothing and Shoes All members of the family should wear proper clothing and shoes on a hike. For short hikes, sneakers or cross-trainers will probably suffice. For longer hikes, however, both adults and children will benefit from properly fitting hiking...

When trying to decide what the best type of womens hiking shoe is to buy, there are few things that you must first take into consideration. All hiking shoes are not created equally and you will most definitely get what you pay for. When buying hiking shoes, quality and stability should come first and style and appearance should definitely come last. If you are already a dedicated hiker, you should have a good idea of what to look for in a quality hiking shoe. However, if you are just starting out in hiking, you may be overwhelmed at the wide array of choices you have when buying hiking shoes. Before...

No list of tent camping tips would be complete without a good discussion on fire building. Ever since Prometheus brought fire to man, its properties have been cherished throughout our history. Its importance during a camping trip almost takes on a spiritual healing significance as it can boost morale and provide strength even on a rainy or cold day. With that said, the task of building a fire can be done many different ways. However, here are a few camping tips to keep in mind....

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To survive – to hang in there – to keep your head while all around you others are losing theirs – to stay in play – is a critical skill of leaders. Let’s face it – even the most astute, successful person will suffer setbacks, and surviving and overcoming those setbacks is the true measure of a leader. To some, survival sounds like a skill for a loser. And, frankly, there are many who try to survive by holding back, by not taking risk, by getting as invisible as possible. Those are not the behaviors of leaders – they are not what survival means in this article...

Day hikes are a great way to get exercise, relieve stress, and enjoy nature. You can hike at your own pace, choose your own route, and decide how far you want to go. To have a great time on your hike make sure you have the correct equipment. No matter the route, you need to have a hiking stick. This can be as simple as picking up a branch that is the right size and height or as complex as buying a high end hiking pole. Carrying and using the hiking stick can save you from a turned ankle or a fall. Any path can have a loose rock or a small dip that can cause you to loose your footing. Using a hiking...

Ohio is indeed a hiker’s paradise. There are so many nature filled and exciting trails of varying lengths to choose from, it is near impossible to select the best. I have includes some short one hour trails as well as some longer trails. The shorter trails are ideal if there are other things you need to do during the day and if you are traveling with younger children. The Ohio & Erie Canalway is a wonderful day hike steeped in history and tradition. The state of Ohio, in 1825, started to build the Ohio & Erie Canal following the Washington route. It reflects the settlement patterns of...