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Thru-Hiking Messed Up My Feet. Here’s How Toe Socks Came to the Rescue.Thru-Hikes and long days on the feet can be tough without the proper footwear. It turns out that toe socks could be the answer to all your hiking woes.READ Dad Delivers Annual State Of The Lawn AddressAddressing members of the household from a front yard lectern, local dad...

Embrace Your Inner DirtbagPersonal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how Outside readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind.READ Hungry Javelina Gets Stuck In Car, Goes For Ride In ArizonaA hungry javelina in Arizona ended up going for a drive when it became trapped inside an...

Bee Stings, Concussions, and More: How to Treat Common Hiking InjuriesFor how dangerous the backcountry can be, it's sometimes the smallest accidents that become the biggest injuries. Stay safe with these tips.READ Financial Advisor Recommends FraudAfter going over various options with a new client, local financial advisor Gary O’Malley reportedly recommended fraud this week.READ The Best Mexico Vacation Spots You're...

The Best Ways to Keep Your Beer Cold in the BackcountryTrying to keep that tasty trail refreshment cold? Read on for some necessary nature beer knowledge.READ "My Least Favorite Doctor" - Jim Gaffigan Stand UpLaugh with us as Jim Gaffigan recalls his experience with his proctologist.WATCH The Cyclist’s Guide to Whitefish, Montana The best dirt, gravel, and pavement at the...

Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Beginner Thru-HikersWater weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish.READ Scientists Described a Dinosaur's Butthole in Exquisite DetailWhen a dog-sized Psittacosaurus was living out its days on Earth, it was probably concerned with mating, eating, and not being killed by other dinosaurs. It would...

The Ultimate Backpacking ChecklistHeading out on your first overnight? Use this handy list as your guide to packing for a three-season backpacking trip.READ Building Code Violation Fines Leave Landlord With No Choice But To Raise RentAsking tenants to please stop reporting infractions lest they exacerbate the hike, local landlord Matthew Prero confirmed Monday that the building code violation fines he...