“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” –J.B. Priestly Photo: Gail Patton

Friday Foods – Chicken Fajitas: Fajitas are easy to make and fun to eat. Make good use of your cast-iron skill... bit.ly/1L29krc

Understanding Comfort and Misery in Backpacking: Backpacking is becoming more mainstream, but that doesn’t nec... bit.ly/1M8jRGx

Big News in the Outdoor World: At Trekalong, we work hard to keep you in the know about big news in the outdoo... bit.ly/1LtFhsz

Friday Foods – Camp Perogies: Potato-filled perogies are a hearty meal after a long day on your feet.  This re... bit.ly/1MJx4BI

Friday Foods – Caramel Apple Chai: Pay homage to this Halloween favorite around the campsite tomorrow night wi... bit.ly/1PZpwzZ

How to Switch to an Ultralight Pack: A backpack is arguable the most important piece of your hiking gear. Its ... bit.ly/1KUL21U

Late Fall Activities in Central Vermont: You often hear the phrase, “The Best of Both Worlds.” That’s often us... bit.ly/1Hv2grX

Friday Foods – Maple Salmon: Here is a simple salmon recipe with a fall twist from A Fork in the Trail. Maple ... bit.ly/1XflUdx

Friday Foods – Pumpkin Pecan Bake: Bring a bit of Thanksgiving into the backcountry! Not quite pumpkin pie and... bit.ly/1XflWSG

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Book Sale: Unless you’ve been living under a fallen tree the past few weeks, you... bit.ly/1XoYkLi

How to Make a Backcountry Cardboard Box Oven: Thanksgiving is the time to fill your home with family, friends,... bit.ly/1P9kdze

The Value of a Good Guidebook: Last month I took a spectacular but arduous hike past seven lakes – spending th... bit.ly/1Pg1Jgv

5 Hikes to Burn Off Thanksgiving Dinner: Thanksgiving is over and you’ve woken from your food coma. Rather tha... bit.ly/1PvIdwt

Friday Foods – Chili con Carne: Bring a bit of Thanksgiving into the backcountry! Not quite pumpkin pie and no... bit.ly/1THU7lG

Return to the Appalachian Trail: I returned to the Appalachian Trail this summer for the first time since step... bit.ly/1UEydA6

First Day Hike Starts 2016 in a Positive Direction: Diane Stresing, author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Clevel... bit.ly/1R3QmsQ

Here We Come, Outdoor Retailer!: With barely enough time to recover from the holidays, we are packing our wint... bit.ly/1RgLr5X

Go Snowshoeing During Outdoor Retailer Winter Market: Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors, even ... bit.ly/1kIg1c1

3 Ways to Discover Nature Close to Home: Valerie Askren, author of Five-Star Trails: Louisville & So. Indiana,... bit.ly/1Rsayoo