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Want to Build a Camping Bed in Your Truck or Van? Follow These Tips
(Words: Mikaela MulHall) Looking to up your camping game in 2021? One way to do this is to retrofit your camper van or truck with a bed so you can sleep in ultimate comfort in your home-on-wheels. A camper bed,... Looking to up your camping game in 2021? One way to do this is to retrofit your camper van or truck with a bed so you can sleep in ultimate comfort in your home-on-wheels. Below are 5 tips for how to...
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What Gear to Bring on Winter Adventures With Your Dog
(Words and Photos: Rafa Godoi) Winter adventures with your dog can be fun and joyful just like any other adventure. It makes trips even more enjoyable and it's important to bring them along on the journey, but that may leave... Winter adventures with your dog can be fun and joyful just like any other adventures.  It makes trips even more enjoyable and it's important to bring them along on the journey, but that may leave you asking ,”What gear should...
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10 Tips for Winter Camping in the Desert - Desert Overlanding Camp
(Words and Photos: Allison Waken) Doing anything in the desert comes with a few added asterisks. Winter camping in the desert is no different. From plummeting temperatures to barren landscapes, it requires its own set of preparations. When done right,... Doing anything in the desert comes with a few added asterisks.  Winter camping in the desert is no different.  From plummeting temperatures to barren landscapes, it requires its own set of preparations.  When done right, the desert in the winter...
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A Parent’s Advice for Getting Outside with a Special Needs Kid
(Words and Photos: Jennifer Allen) “Hiking with special needs kids.” Does that sound like an oxymoron, or an insurmountable task? You know what it’s like. You have a vision of what your life will look like - the adventures you’ll... While the idea of stepping out into the unknown with special needs can feel daunting (at best), the benefits far outweigh the challenges.  I’m sure you know how research has shown the benefits of the outdoors physically, mentally, socially -...
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How to be Conscious of Special Needs Hikers and Campers
(Words and Photos: Jennifer Allen) Hiking with kids was a given. The fresh air, the exercise, the perspective shift as we step away from all that bogs us down: what’s not to love? It was only natural that we would... I share Cascade Mountain Tech’s heart for achievable adventure, and the strong belief that the outdoors should be accessible for everyone.  I’m excited to contribute to their family hiking resources by sharing how you can make a difference in inclusion on the...
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