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Outdoor First Aid Kit For Your Pets

by Karla Amador

Outdoor First Aid Kit For Your Pets

Are you packing everything you need in order to keep your pet safe while on the trail?

Two 52 Hike Challenge community members helped us create this blog on First Aid Kits for Hiking with Your Pet. Thank you Elyssa and Katharine (Katie) LaVacca, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, for sharing this information. 

"I am a veterinarian, working in New York, specializing in the care of domestic animals primarily dogs and cats. As more people are hitting the trails with their furry friends, I want to draw awareness to being prepared for yourself and also your pup, should an injury occur."
- Katie LaVacca, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Read this blog so you can step outside and safely enjoy a hike with your pet!
Posted in 10 essentials, 52 Hike Challenge, dog first aid kit, first aid kit for pets, hiking, hiking challenge, hiking first aid, hiking safety, hiking with dogs, hiking with pets, outdoors first aid kit

Happy Earth Month 2021! Here’s How You Can Celebrate Earth Day This Year

by Mandi Carozza

Happy Earth Month 2021! Here’s How You Can Celebrate Earth Day This Year

April is Earth Month, and Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd.

Now is the perfect time to think about how you can give back to our planet and celebrate Mother Earth.

We know the world still looks a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can’t take part! You can practice Earth appreciation from home or while recreating responsibly.

This year, the theme for Earth Day 2021 is “Restore the Earth.”

In this blog, you will find ways to educate yourself and take action toward protecting our planet. Plus, you’ll also learn how to practice “Earthing” and get an opportunity to win some eco-minded products!

Keep reading to discover lots of unique ways to connect with Earth this year.

Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, Earth Day, Earth Day 2021, Earth Day Giveaway, Earth documentaries, Earth Month, Earth Month 2021, Earth.org, Earthing, Etsy shop, giveaway, hiking, Keep Nature Wild, Leave No Trace, Recreate Responsibly, wanderfulcrystals

Influential Women In The Wilderness: 52 Hike Challenge Celebrates Women’s History Month

by Mandi Carozza

Influential Women In The Wilderness: 52 Hike Challenge Celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month!

To celebrate, we are highlighting some of the most influential women in the wilderness. 

Keep reading to learn about Female Founders, Thought Leaders, Community Builders, and Pioneers in the Outdoors.

Posted in 52 hike challenge, female founders, hiking, international women's day, outdoor industry, women's history month, women's month

Your Hiking Guide To Poison Ivy, Oak, & Sumac: How To Identify, Avoid, And Treat

by Mandi Carozza

Your Hiking Guide To Poison Ivy, Oak, & Sumac: How To Identify, Avoid, And Treat

"Leaves of three, let them be." Find out how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Learn what to do if you come into contact with a poisonous plant. Find the best products for an allergic reaction to poison ivy, oak, sumac and other outdoor itches.
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, hiking, hiking tips, how to identify poison ivy, how to identify poison oak, how to identify poison sumac, leaves of three, leaves of three let them be, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, poisonous plants, Tecnu

Hiking Gift Guide: Top 10 Gifts For Hikers You Can Find At REI

by Mandi Carozza

Hiking Gift Guide: Top 10 Gifts For Hikers You Can Find At REI

Looking for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? The team at 52 Hike Challenge curated a list of our top 10 gifts for hikers of all ages and skill levels -- we even included a special treat for your pup! You can find all of these awesome items at your local REI.

Guess what?! We will be giving away each of these items in partnership with REI! Simply enter your info at the bottom of this page, then follow us on social to find out how you can gain extra entries!

Check out our Top 10 Hiking Gifts handpicked by your friends at 52 Hike Challenge now.

Posted in 2020 hiking favorites, 52 Hike Challenge, best hiking gear, best hiking gear 2020, best hiking gifts, best hiking gifts 2020, child carrier for hiking, Darn Tough, day packs for kids, Garmin, gifts for hikers, GPS tracking device, hiking backpacks, hiking boots, hiking gift guide, hiking socks, MSR, Oboz, Osprey, REI, Ruffwear, Sawyer Products, snowshoes, trekking poles

Working Out Outside: 5 Reasons Outdoor Fitness Beats The Gym

by Mandi Carozza

Working Out Outside: 5 Reasons Outdoor Fitness Beats The Gym

Want to find a reliable workout that will bring you the same results as the gym? What about results that go beyond what you can achieve at the gym?

Enter the outdoors: your personal playground. This nature-made fitness center is devoid of doors and walls and full of wonder and adventure. 

The outdoors is your new, next-level exercise outlet, and it’s even better than the gym.

Read on to find out why you should cancel your gym membership and subscribe to the great outdoors.

Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, backpacking, exercising outside, hiking, outdoor exercise, outdoor fitness, outdoor workout, outside workout

How to Hike Smart and Recreate Responsibly During the Days of Covid-19

by Mandi Carozza

How to Hike Smart and Recreate Responsibly During the Days of Covid-19

Are you being a responsible hiker during your 52 Hike Challenge? And what does it mean to recreate responsibly while on-trail? Find out how to practice hiking etiquette. Discover the 7 Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles. Get hiking tips to stay safe during Covid-19, and more. Learn how to #RecreateResponsibly right now.
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, 7 LNT Principles, COVID, Covid-19, hiking, hiking etiquette, hiking tips, Leave No Trace, Leave No Trace Principles, LNT, Recreate Responsibly, trail etiquette

Backpacking Gear Must Haves: The Ten Essentials You Need If You Love The Outdoors

by Mandi Carozza

Backpacking Gear Must Haves: The Ten Essentials You Need If You Love The Outdoors

If you love spending time in the great outdoors, then you need to know about the Ten Essentials. The Ten Essentials are the items you should bring with you on all your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re camping, hiking or backpacking, get ready to learn the must-haves for you to stay safe while on the trail or at camp.
Posted in 10 essentials, 10 essentials for hiking, 52 Hike Challenge, 52 hike challenge 2020, backpacking, camping, hiking, Ten Essentials, what to pack hiking

Diversity In The Outdoors: BIPOC-Led Organizations & BIPOC Hikers Who Inspire Us

by Mandi Carozza

Diversity In The Outdoors: BIPOC-Led Organizations & BIPOC Hikers Who Inspire Us

The outdoors should be a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable place for everyone, regardless of the color of their skin.

At the 52 Hike Challenge, we are committed to promoting inclusivity in the outdoors and amplifying the voices of our BIPOC brothers and sisters. We are choosing to do this by spotlighting inspirational BIPOC-led outdoor communities and BIPOC hikers. Hear from each organization and individual in their own voices below.

Read on to find out who we're following and what they're doing to create positive change in the outdoor recreation space.
Posted in #52HikeChallenge2020, #WeHikeToHeal, 52 Hike Challenge, Amplify Melanated Voices, BIPOC, BIPOC Hikers, Black Lives Matter, Brown People Camping, Diversify Outdoors, Events, Hiking, Inclusivity in the Outdoors, Latino Outdoors, LatinXhikers, Native Women's Wilderness, Natives Outdoors, Outdoor Afro, Outdoor Asian, Outdoor Journal Tour, The Conscious Kid, The Indigenous Collective

National Trails Day®: Give Back To The Trails That Give So Much To You

by Mandi Carozza

National Trails Day®: Give Back To The Trails That Give So Much To You

Celebrate National Trails Day with us by taking the #NationalTrailsDay Pledge!

Join 52 Hike Challenge and the American Hiking Society on Saturday, June 6 (National Trails Day 2020) to leave the trail better than you found it. Get tips for your clean-up hike and find out how you can win a gear prize pack now. 

Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, 52 Hike Challenge 2020, American Hiking Society, hiking challenge, National Trails Day, National Trails Day 2020

Moms Who Hike: How Hiking With Kids Can Strengthen Bonds

by Mandi Carozza

Moms Who Hike: How Hiking With Kids Can Strengthen Bonds

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you amazing #MomsWhoHike!

Thank you for choosing to share the trails with your kiddos. We know it’s not always easy, but the bonding time is always worth it. In fact, hiking with your kids can help strengthen your bond in many ways. In this special blog, we're celebrating some of the incredible mommas in our 52 Hike Challenge community.
Don't see your mom featured? Give her a shoutout in the comments!
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, 52 hike challenge kids series, Hiking, hiking with kids, moms who hike, Mothers Day, trail mothers

11 Simple Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day Even If You Can’t Go Hiking

by Brianna Flores

11 Simple Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day Even If You Can’t Go Hiking

Depending on where you live, your local trails might be closed this Earth Day.

And as disappointing as that may be, there are still some small things you can do to feel connected to nature and show your respects. 

Here are 11 things you can do to celebrate Earth Day, even if you can’t go hiking. #idratherbehiking 

Posted in 52 hike challenge, 52 hike challenge 2020, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, hiking, sustainability