Essential Hiking Tips for Beginners: Your Guide to Getting Started
Simple, practical advice for first-time hikers: finding the right trail, what to bring, and how to stay safe and comfortable on the way out.
Beginner’s Guide to Camp Stoves for Kayak Camping
For a short first trip in mild weather, MSR’s guide points to a canister stove. White gas suits long or cold trips, and needs priming and practice.
The Health Benefits of Low-Impact Outdoor Activity for Adults Over 50
Gentle outdoor activity like walking, easy trails, and calm-water kayaking offers real benefits for the body, mind, and social life after 50. Here’s what the research says and how to start small.
Essential Kayaking Safety Rules for Beginners
A calm, practical guide to what to decide, ask and do before your first paddle, including what to do if you tip over.
The Health Benefits of Hiking for Body and Mind
Hiking is one of the most accessible forms of outdoor exercise, and the physical and mental rewards start showing up well before you’re fit.