Why I Carry A Handheld GPS While Hiking
These days it probably seems silly to take a handheld GPS on your standard, everyday hike. Trails are generally well used, well marked,...
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Trail Guide Joe
Jun 13, 20213 min read
5 Tips for Summer Hiking
Summer is here and so are the summer vacationers! Hikers of all skill levels will be hitting the trails as the weather warms. So what do...
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Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20212 min read
Chigger Awareness!
"My old nemesis..." They go by many names, Berry Bugs, Red Bugs, Harvest Mites... but I call them Chiggers. These bugs are small. Really,...
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Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Tick Awareness!
"The scourge of the wilderness..." Ticks can be found on nearly every continent of this planet so your chance of avoiding them completely...
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Trail Guide Joe
Mar 24, 20214 min read
4 North American Plants To Identify & Avoid!
Poison Ivy What is it? Poison Ivy can be found as a vine, climbing on a support such as a fence or tree, a trailing vine, cascading from...
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Trail Guide Joe
Mar 6, 20213 min read
5 Tips for Spring Hiking
Winter's end is nearing and spring is around the corner! Hikers of all skill levels will be hitting the trails as the weather warms. So...
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Trail Guide Joe
Feb 26, 20214 min read
5 Tips for Winter Hiking
Hiking doesn't have to be a "fair weather" activity. In fact, some of my favorite weather for hiking is in winter, with or without the...
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Trail Guide Joe
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Hiking, Biking, & Boating Safety
Hiking, biking, or boating in the wild, particularly in bear territory, doesn't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be...
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Trail Guide Joe
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Leave No Trace!
Maybe you've heard it before, "Take only pictures, leave only footprints". If not, you have now! This single line summarizes all 7...
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Trail Guide Joe
Dec 19, 20203 min read
What To Bring On Your Next Hike
If you've gone hiking or even taken a really long walk before, you've almost certainly had an item or two you should have remembered to...
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Trail Guide Joe
Dec 13, 20202 min read
How To Avoid Blisters On Your Next Hike
If you've gone hiking or even taken a long walks before, you've almost certainly had the painful and lasting experience of blisters....
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Trail Guide Joe
Jul 24, 20182 min read
My Review of the Exit Glacier & Harding Icefield Trail - Kenai Fjords National Park
The details! Length: 9.2 miles Elevation gain: 3,200 feet Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Hard During my visit to Alaska in the summer...
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 25, 20172 min read
My Review of the Observation Point Trail - Zion National Park
The details! Length: 8 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Hard During my visit to Zion, I was rather...
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 24, 20172 min read
My Review of Angels Landing Trail - Zion National Park
The details! Length: 4.8 miles Elevation gain: 1,630 feet Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Hard During my visit to Zion, I was rather...
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 22, 20172 min read
My Review of The Narrows Trail - Zion National Park
The details! Length: 0 - 9.4 miles Elevation gain: feet Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Moderate During my visit to Zion, I was...
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Trail Guide Joe
Sep 20, 20162 min read
My Review of the Flattop Mountain Trail - Rocky Mountain National Park
The details! Length: 9 miles Elevation gain: 2,850 feet Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Hard During my visit to Rocky, I was rather...
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How to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle for Overlanding Adventures
Whether you are overlanding or just driving your daily commute, car maintenance is a must! By following a maintenance schedule, you can...
Overlanding - Car Survival Kit
When out on an extended overlanding adventure, or really any long road trip, you will likely plan - and over plan - for your own health...
Off-Roading Lighting
I know you've seen them on just about every off-road or overlanding vehicle so you want them too. Why not, they do look pretty cool,...
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