what to pack for an urban hike

Urban Hiking: What You Should Pack

I regularly go urban hiking in and around my new town, and I am often asked suspiciously, “You went alone?!” As much as I love a family outing, I love spending time with myself too. Last weekend, as the brisk morning air kissed my cheeks, the break of the day barely visible over the horizon, […]

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Urban Hike: Planning an Amazing Workout

Like so many other outdoor activities, urban hiking is about goal setting, discovering new places, getting in a great workout, and being outdoors. Renewing the fun of nature hiking, the urban hike uses city and suburban environments to accomplish the same type of calorie-shedding exercise session. Instead of mountains and dirt paths, hikers use parks, […]

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Urban Hiking: Hitting the Trail in the City

I love to walk. When we were in California, I hiked and walked as much as possible. There’s just something about being out in nature with nothing but the open road (or trail) in front of me. Whether on a dirt trail or a sidewalk, urban hiking is a terrific way to forget about the […]

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