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Feature Articles

A National Park for All Seasons
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Isle Royale
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Trip Ideas

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Practical Advice

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Day Hiking: A Packing List
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Backpacking: A Packing List
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GORP - Recovering from a Dislocated Joint - Dislocated Joints in the Backcountry
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GORP - Dislocated Knee - Dislocated Joints in the Backcountry
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Gear

Osprey Exos 46 Backpack
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Women's Hiking
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Save for dense snow cover and crampon-required icefields, if you’re looking to outfit yourself for trekking in places like the Peruvian Andes, we’ve got the goods.
Complete Gear Archives: Day-Hiking, Backpacking, and Trekking
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things hiking.

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Fitness

America's Best Cities: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Adventure Never Felt So Good
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Rancho La Puerta
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Attractions

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

41382 W. M 123
Paradise, Michigan 49768

Description: Camping, hiking, and fishing are popular on Tahquamenon Falls State Park's hiking trails, lakes, and land, but most visitors come to see the famous dual cascades. ... Read More

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Gitchi Gumee Agate and History Museum

E21739 Brazel St.
Grand Marais, Michigan

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Lake Superior Brewing Company

N14283 Lake Ave.
Grand Marais, Michigan 49839

Description: Lake Superior Brewing Company offers a full menu of home-cooked foods, beers, root beer, brewery tours, great view of Lake Superior shoreline, rock & mineral displays, and homemade beer. ... Read More

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