Safety & Health Tips
How to Identify and Avoid Poisonous Plants on the Trail
Hiking in Washington offers a beautiful view of nature. However, plants like stinging nettle, poison ivy, and poison oak can ruin the fun. To avoid
January 9, 2025
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Hiking Gear Reviews
Best Backpacking Compass: Suunto MC-2 Wins
The Suunto MC-2 leads our picks for backpacking compasses, offering mirror sighting and adjustable declination for off-trail navigation and map work.
January 9, 2025
Guides
How to Handle Waste on Hiking and Camping Trips
Local rules come first in this practical trail guide to handling human waste, toilet paper, food scraps, gray water, and trash without harming nature.
January 9, 2025