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link to Is Big Bend National Park Safe? Advice from a Park Ranger

Is Big Bend National Park Safe? Advice from a Park Ranger

Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail, Big Bend National Park. I was recently in Big Bend National Park and had a thrilling four-day adventure. Big Bend is really three parks in one with mountains,...

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link to 4 Easy and Fun Hikes in Big Bend National Park: Kid Tested

4 Easy and Fun Hikes in Big Bend National Park: Kid Tested

Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail. The Big Bend National Park offers hundreds of miles of trails, so if you are only going to be there for a few days, it is daunting to pick great hikes that...

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link to Is the Santa Elena Canyon Trail Worth It?

Is the Santa Elena Canyon Trail Worth It?

Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. The Santa Elena Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park is like the Old Faithful geyser of Yellowstone National Park. If you go to Big Bend National...

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link to Ten Things You Should Do Before Hiking. Don’t Buy Gear!

Ten Things You Should Do Before Hiking. Don’t Buy Gear!

Before setting out for a day hike, there are a few things that you should do. Sure, you can wing it, and chances are you will have a great time with zero issues. Most of the tasks on this list are...

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link to 8 Common Hazards While Hiking and How to Avoid Them

8 Common Hazards While Hiking and How to Avoid Them

For the most part, hiking is an extremely safe activity that will provide so many benefits to your physical and mental well being. There are some common hazards, though, that hikers may encounter on...

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link to When Should You Use a Guide Service for Hiking? Decision Tool!

When Should You Use a Guide Service for Hiking? Decision Tool!

If you are on this page, then you are considering whether or not to hire a guide for a hike that you are planning to do. You might be sitting at home considering getting into backpacking but don't...

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