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Hiking with children: realistic distances by age and terrain, keeping the day fun instead of a march, and building the habit so they want to come back.

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Hiker on the traprock ridge trail at Talcott Mountain, one of the best hiking places in Connecticut.

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Hikers entering a narrow rock crevice at the Sam's Point Ice Cave in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York

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Hiker checking a trail map on the Long Path above the Hudson in Palisades Interstate Park

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Hiking with Kids & Family

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When to Replace Hiking Gear — Field-Tested Checklist

Mastering Outdoor Ethics: A Guide to Leave No Trace

The Off-Heat Jetboil Trick Thru-Hikers Won’t Share

Why Cranking Load Lifters Makes Your Pack Worse

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Hiking Places in Connecticut Sorted by Your Day

7 Things to Know Before Sam’s Point Ice Cave

Palisades Interstate Park Trails Build Your Own Loop

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