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7 Essential Rules for Winter Hiking
Follow these seven basic rules for winter hiking to stay safe out on the trail when the temperatures drop
By Marc Lindsay

How to Plan a Family Camping Menu
Planning a crowdpleasing menu for your family’s next camping trip is as easy as five simple steps.
By Jessica Sanders

Top 100 Family Campgrounds
Bring your family closer to nature and closer together at these familyfriendly campgrounds across the country.
By ACTIVEkids

Your Hiking Guide to Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Hikers love meandering through the Red River Gorge's many beautiful natural arches.
By Kim Dinan

5 Breathtaking Waterfall Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
Though famous for the jaunt down the Appalachian Trail, the waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park offer their own beauty.
By Kim Dinan

The Best Family Campgrounds Across the USA
Check out our favorite family campsites from coast to coast to help you choose the perfect location for your family’s next outdoor adventure.
By Kim Dinan

6 Tips for Hiking with Babies and Toddlers
These tips from an experienced hiker will make your next adventure in the forest with your kids as easy as a walk in the park.
By Kim Dinan

5 Hikes with the Best Views around Asheville, North Carolina
Settled into the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is a picturesque mountain town known for its abundance of outdoor recreatio
By Kim Dinan

What is Tabata Training?
Short on time or need a change of pace? Learn what tabata training is and how you can get a buttblasting workout done in four minutes.
By Fara Rosenzweig

12 Ways to Build Ankle Strength for Top Performance
Paying attention to your ankles will benefit your overall athletic performance in the long run. Here are 12 ways to build strong, healthy ankles every
By Stana Landon

The 10 Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing
These healthy habits might not be so healthy after all. It’s time to separate fact from fiction.
By Jill Weisenberger, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

7 Training Tips for Your First Half Marathon
Training for your first half marathon? Keep these keys in mind to cross the finish line strong.
By Thad McLaurin

How to Train for Your First 5K
Ready to start training for your first 5K? This mustread howto guide will get you there.
By Jenny Hadfield

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your cy
By Dan Kehlenbach

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

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7 Essential Rules for Winter Hiking Follow these seven basic rules for winter hiking to stay safe out on the trail when the temperatures drop By Marc Lindsay

How to Plan a Family Camping Menu Planning a crowdpleasing menu for your family’s next camping trip is as easy as five simple steps. By Jessica Sanders

Top 100 Family Campgrounds Bring your family closer to nature and closer together at these familyfriendly campgrounds across the country. By ACTIVEkids

Your Hiking Guide to Kentucky's Red River Gorge Hikers love meandering through the Red River Gorge's many beautiful natural arches. By Kim Dinan

5 Breathtaking Waterfall Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Though famous for the jaunt down the Appalachian Trail, the waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park offer their own beauty. By Kim Dinan

The Best Family Campgrounds Across the USA Check out our favorite family campsites from coast to coast to help you choose the perfect location for your family’s next outdoor adventure. By Kim Dinan

6 Tips for Hiking with Babies and Toddlers These tips from an experienced hiker will make your next adventure in the forest with your kids as easy as a walk in the park. By Kim Dinan

5 Hikes with the Best Views around Asheville, North Carolina Settled into the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is a picturesque mountain town known for its abundance of outdoor recreatio By Kim Dinan

What is Tabata Training? Short on time or need a change of pace? Learn what tabata training is and how you can get a buttblasting workout done in four minutes. By Fara Rosenzweig

12 Ways to Build Ankle Strength for Top Performance Paying attention to your ankles will benefit your overall athletic performance in the long run. Here are 12 ways to build strong, healthy ankles every By Stana Landon

The 10 Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing These healthy habits might not be so healthy after all. It’s time to separate fact from fiction. By Jill Weisenberger, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals. By John Bobalik

7 Training Tips for Your First Half Marathon Training for your first half marathon? Keep these keys in mind to cross the finish line strong. By Thad McLaurin

How to Train for Your First 5K Ready to start training for your first 5K? This mustread howto guide will get you there. By Jenny Hadfield

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your cy By Dan Kehlenbach

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w By Caitlin Chock

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7 Essential Rules for Winter Hiking
Follow these seven basic rules for winter hiking to stay safe out on the trail when the temperatures drop
By Marc Lindsay

How to Plan a Family Camping Menu
Planning a crowdpleasing menu for your family’s next camping trip is as easy as five simple steps.
By Jessica Sanders

Top 100 Family Campgrounds
Bring your family closer to nature and closer together at these familyfriendly campgrounds across the country.
By ACTIVEkids

Your Hiking Guide to Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Hikers love meandering through the Red River Gorge's many beautiful natural arches.
By Kim Dinan

5 Breathtaking Waterfall Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
Though famous for the jaunt down the Appalachian Trail, the waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park offer their own beauty.
By Kim Dinan

The Best Family Campgrounds Across the USA
Check out our favorite family campsites from coast to coast to help you choose the perfect location for your family’s next outdoor adventure.
By Kim Dinan

6 Tips for Hiking with Babies and Toddlers
These tips from an experienced hiker will make your next adventure in the forest with your kids as easy as a walk in the park.
By Kim Dinan

5 Hikes with the Best Views around Asheville, North Carolina
Settled into the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is a picturesque mountain town known for its abundance of outdoor recreatio
By Kim Dinan

What is Tabata Training?
Short on time or need a change of pace? Learn what tabata training is and how you can get a buttblasting workout done in four minutes.
By Fara Rosenzweig

12 Ways to Build Ankle Strength for Top Performance
Paying attention to your ankles will benefit your overall athletic performance in the long run. Here are 12 ways to build strong, healthy ankles every
By Stana Landon

The 10 Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing
These healthy habits might not be so healthy after all. It’s time to separate fact from fiction.
By Jill Weisenberger, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

7 Training Tips for Your First Half Marathon
Training for your first half marathon? Keep these keys in mind to cross the finish line strong.
By Thad McLaurin

How to Train for Your First 5K
Ready to start training for your first 5K? This mustread howto guide will get you there.
By Jenny Hadfield

11 Exercises to Boost Hip Strength
The quads and hamstrings get their love, but cyclists shouldn't neglect their hips. These 11 exercises will strengthen your hips and, in turn, your cy
By Dan Kehlenbach

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

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