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How To Occupy Your Mind and Body When Recovering From an Injury
By Author, Mountain Guide, and Outbounder Brian Dickinson After an injury and throughout the recovery period, it's hard not to sink into self-destructive and self-deprecatory thoughts, particularly when faced with a long period of inactivity. The hardest part is accepting... There's hope after an injury—and on the path to recovery, you'll grow stronger in body and mind. It's an unbelievably challenging process, but it doesn't have to be the end of the trail.
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couple watches movie while camping
Most places in the US are a couple weeks into their community-wide coronavirus lockdowns and many outdoor lovers are coming down with a strong case of cabin fever. If that includes you, then you’re in the right place. This list... Break out the sleeping bag and camp chairs.  Grab the marshmallows and graham crackers.  Here are the best movies and shows for outdoor lovers that you can watch online right now.
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hiker practices social distancing on the trail during COVID-19
For outdoor lovers, sheltering in place is something we like to do in a tent, on a mountain, for one or two nights at a time. Quarantine isn't exactly our cup of camp coffee. Luckily, many states still have hiking... Quarantine isn't exactly our cup of camp coffee. Luckily, many states still have hiking trails open to the public during COVID-19. What better way to get out of the house for some socially distant exercise than a hike? Before you hop...
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national park covid-19
[Photo Credit: IG @danka.peter] Updated: 4/21/2020 We’re living through a time in which there seems to be more questions than answers–questions about our health, our safety, and even our recreational activities. For outdoor lovers, quarantine can feel extra quarantine-y. Social... For outdoor lovers, quarantine can feel extra quarantine-y.  Social distancing sounds like a codeword for camping to us.  But in looking for information about the status of national parks and state parks, we found the answers to be scattered and hard to track. To...
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