http://news.prlog.org/tag/hiking/hiking - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12160150-princeton-personal-injury-attorney-david-silverstein-set-to-climb-longs-peak-in-july.htmlAttorney David Silverstein, of New Jersey personal injury law firm Lependorf & Silverstein, has been training for six months to climb Longs Peak in Colorado, one of the most challenging climbs in the lower 48 states. The climb is scheduled for July. http://www.prlog.org/12157314-excursion-outfitters-brand-now-carries-klymit-brand-camping-products.htmlExcursion Outfitters will be offering a 10% discount on all Klymit Products from June 21st through the 23rd. http://www.prlog.org/12146263-best-mountaineering-boots-for-women-awards-for-2013-announced-by-outdoorgearlabcom.htmlTop Women's Mountaineering Boot Review Winners announced by OutdoorGearLab.com for Editors’ Choice, Best Buy and Top Picks. http://www.prlog.org/12149507-tripleblazecom-announces-the-top-10-hiking-trails-in-colorado.htmlHiking trails in the Pikes Peak area and west of Denver top this year's list. http://www.prlog.org/12146268-mountaineering-boot-awards-for-2013-announced-by-outdoorgearlabcom.htmlOutdoorGearLab releases Mountaineering Boot Review Winners for Editors’ Choice, Best Buy and Top Picks. http://www.prlog.org/12142785-tripleblazecom-names-the-10-best-hiking-trails-in-california.htmlThe top 10 hiking trails in California can be found in northern and southern California. http://www.prlog.org/12128623-great-lakes-hiker-author-loreen-niewenhuis-announces-book-release-1000-mile-great-lakes-walk.htmlBest-selling author, Loreen Niewenhuis, to kick off the book tour for A 1000-MILE GREAT LAKES WALK with events all over Michigan in June. The fascinating account of her adventure will be published by Crickhollow Books of Milwaukee & released June 1. http://www.prlog.org/12132160-yosemite-conservancy-to-offer-pack6-hiking-essentials-at-sar-presentations.htmlYosemite Conservancy joins with PACK6 to equip Yosemite hikers attending weekly Search and Rescue presentations at the Yosemite Theater http://www.prlog.org/12118813-best-hydration-pack-awards-announced-by-outdoorgearlabcom.htmlBest Hydration Pack Awards Announced by OutdoorGearLab.com for Editors' Choice, Best Buy and Top Picks awards. http://www.prlog.org/12099495-northern-new-jerseys-trail-hiking-spots-and-other-news-for-nj-nature-lovers.htmlSpring 2013 is almost here! In the hills, forests, swamps and wildlife centers of New Jersey, nature is awakening from a long winter slumber as temperatures slowly climb. http://www.prlog.org/12094502-poricy-park-conservancy-announces-spring-day-camps.htmlPoricy Park Conservancy announces Spring Day Camps for March. Poricy Park is located at 345 Oak Hill Road in Middletown. http://www.prlog.org/12054727-poricy-park-conservancy-announces-thursday-explorations-natures-classroom.htmlPoricy Park Conservancy resumes the weekly Thursday Explorations: Nature's Classroom program for kids ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old. http://www.prlog.org/12054669-poricy-park-conservancy-announces-summer-camp-2013-open-house.htmlPoricy Park Conservancy will hold its Summer Camp Open House on Saturday, February 23, between 2:00pm-4:00pm at Poricy Park, located at 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown, NJ. http://www.prlog.org/12026526-trek-nepal-while-supporting-womens-empowerment-with-meaningful-trip.htmlTravelers looking to make the world a better place can join Meaningful Trip on unforgettable treks in Nepal’s Himalaya and raise money to support EWN Empowering Women of Nepal initiative. http://www.prlog.org/12029585-new-hiker-alert-app-could-help-solve-solo-trekking-problem-in-nepal.htmlNew Mobile App for hikers, trekkers, runners and outdoor athletes offers quick response alerts for missing persons. This inexpensive online program works in 150 countries around the world, and may help the solo trekking problem in Nepal. http://www.prlog.org/12021452-grubpack-announces-price-reductions-and-sales-records.htmlContinued quarterly sales records have lead to volume buying of materials and lower production costs. GrubPack rodent proof bags now cost less than ever, while offering the same quality product. http://www.prlog.org/12014271-bestselling-author-and-adventurer-completes-1000-mile-great-lakes-walk.htmlAuthor and adventurer Loreen Niewenhuis completed her 1000-mile hike in October. This journey has taken her along the shores of all five Great Lakes. The book about her adventure, A 1000-MILE GREAT LAKES WALK, will be released in early 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12012402-death-valley-jim-to-embark-on-15-day-150-mile-expedition-across-the-length-of-death-valley.html34 year old Author / Explorer / Historian / Guide Jim Mattern, aka Death Valley Jim will embark on a solo 150 mile expedition across the length of Death Valley National Park beginning on January 1st 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12003196-appalachian-trail-long-distance-hiking-workshop.htmlThe Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. This one-day workshop will provide information and tips to hikers of all experience levels. http://www.prlog.org/11992361-bestselling-author-loreen-niewenhuis-to-complete-1000-mile-great-lakes-walk-at-niagara-falls.htmlAuthor and adventurer Loreen Niewenhuis has completed 987 miles of her 1000-mile hike that has taken her along the shores of all five Great Lakes. The final miles will be hiked this month in a two-day finale culminating at Niagara Falls. http://www.prlog.org/11978070-exciting-new-website-for-hiking-in-the-sullivan-county-catskills.htmlWe are pleased to announce the launch of TrailKeeper.org, a one-source outlet for hiking trails and public lands in Sullivan County, NY with easy-to-read, easy-to-access maps and facilities information and guides to hiking safety. http://www.prlog.org/11974148-2nd-annual-family-hiking-day-weekend-celebration.htmlThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office invites families to hike on the Appalachian Trail for the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day. http://www.prlog.org/11971250-poricy-park-announces-community-programs-for-september-october.htmlPoricy Park Conservancy announces its community programs for September and October 2012, where there's something for everyone! http://www.prlog.org/11971114-river-sports-outfitters-meet-and-greet-with-alan-arnette-saturday-october-6th-knoxville-tn.htmlRiver Sports Outfitters is excited to sponsor the Pat Summitt Foundation as they present The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything by Alan Arnette on Sunday, October 7th 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11971106-appalachian-trail-conservancy-celebrates-2nd-annual-family-hiking-day-trail-wide.htmlThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites families to take a hike on the A.T. during the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day. http://www.prlog.org/11968883-china-tours-with-great-wall-hiking.htmlVancouver based China tour operator Laurus Travel has launched 2013 China tours that allow its customers to take advantage of an optional one day hike on the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai or Gubeikou. http://www.prlog.org/11968395-appalachian-trail-conservancy-celebrates-the-2nd-annual-family-hiking-day.htmlThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy hosts the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day in Harpers Ferry, WV on September 29, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11967821-guided-hikes-chance-to-discover-trails.htmlHike Nova Scotia and its partners across the province offer the annual Fall Guided Hike Series in September and October. The series of 29 hikes is meant to encourage folks to discover our beautiful trails and get active. http://www.prlog.org/11963152-five-star-meals-around-the-campfirein-the-wild-chef-saves-hungry-campers-from-freeze-dried-doldrums.htmlStephen Weston has assembled a culinary bible for gourmet camping. In his book, “IN THE WILD CHEF”, Stephen offers over 130 recipes of tastes ranging from Thai curries to Italian desserts. These camping recipes are light, easy and taste great. http://www.prlog.org/11950503-hawk-mountain-outfitters-launched-and-open-for-business.htmlAug 11, 2012 - Hawk Mountain Outfitters officially launches their ecommerce website. http://www.prlog.org/11949576-equator-maps-rocky-mountain-national-park-app.htmlELLICOTT CITY, MD (AUG 3, 2012)-- International Mapping & Equator Maps release the new Rocky Mountain National Park app to completely change and enhance the way outdoor enthusiasts explore and navigate this popular mountain range. http://www.prlog.org/11944281-bestselling-author-loreen-niewenhuis-completes-over-800-miles-of-1000-mile-great-lakes-walk.htmlLoreen Niewenhuis (author and adventurer who walked around Lake Michigan in 2009) completed 829 miles of her 1000-mile hike that takes her along the shores of all five Great Lakes. The hike will continue in September along Lake Michigan. http://www.prlog.org/11937519-hocking-hills-state-park-named-best-campground-in-america.htmlThe premier website for camping and hiking, Tripleblaze.com, has just released its list of Best Campgrounds in America, and Hocking Hills State Park is now ranked as the #1 campgound in the United States. http://www.prlog.org/11931982-bestselling-author-loreen-niewenhuis-continues-1000-mile-great-lakes-walk-along-lake-ontario.htmlLoreen Niewenhuis (author and adventurer who walked around Lake Michigan in 2009) continues her 1000-mile hike that allows her to touch all five Great Lakes. In June she continues the hike along the northern shoreline of Lake Ontario east of Toronto. http://www.prlog.org/11912919-desert-emergencies-where-is-the-water.htmlAs hiking guides in New Mexico’s wilderness and desert areas, we are often asked what a hiker should do if stranded in the desert without water. The desert is a wealth of flora that can provide hydration if you know where to look. http://www.prlog.org/11899354-fort-collins-company-pioneers-email-newsletter-concept-in-colorado.htmlAnnouncing the official launch of Bootprints, a free, opt-in email newsletter about outdoor sports and adventure. http://www.prlog.org/11897135-2012-class-inducted-into-the-appalachian-trail-hall-of-fame.html"Grandma" Gatewood, Dave Richie, Frank Schairer, Jean Stephenson and "Major" Welch inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. http://www.prlog.org/11862092-adventurer-and-bestselling-author-loreen-niewenhuis-completes-first-300-miles-of-great-lakes-hike.htmlLoreen Niewenhuis (author and adventurer who walked around Lake Michigan in 2009) began another 1000-mile hike, one that will take her to the shores of all five Great Lakes. In April she hiked 302 miles. In June, she continues her journey. http://www.prlog.org/11871258-kilimanjaro-book-nominated-for-global-ebook-award.htmlThe memoir “Kilimanjaro: One Man’s Quest to Go Over the Hill” has been nominated for the 2012 Global eBook Award in the categories of Inspirational/Visionary - Non-Fiction and Sports/Fitness/Recreation - Non-Fiction. http://www.prlog.org/11864006-adventure-travel-firm-timberline-adventures-wins-award.htmlTimberline Adventures wins prestigious award, 2012 Bicycle Touring, Best Local Business http://www.prlog.org/11863549-appalachian-trail-museum-announces-sunday-afternoon-programs-for-2012.htmlSunday afternoon summer programs at the Appalchian Trail museum will offer something for almost everyone, from the experienced to the novice hiker and from youngsters to grandparents http://www.prlog.org/11856742-encounter-with-wild-horses-turn-nm-hiking-experience-from-great-to-unforgettable.htmlJoin Albuquerque-based outfitter New Mexico Enchanted Hikes on a mesa hike and experience the spirit of the West, still alive despite our modern world's unrelenting pressures. http://www.prlog.org/11850387-how-to-travel-the-best-way.htmlNew book is honest, thought provoking, the only motivation you’ll need to plan your next adventure. http://www.prlog.org/11844128-nordic-walking-coming-to-diabetes-day-open-house.htmlNordic Walking’s winning combination of improved posture, a unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action and shock absorbing benefits - helping many individuals to walk comfortably again. Real Nordic Walking Poles from WWW.SKIWALKING.COM make walking easier. http://www.prlog.org/11839793-kelty-is-the-amron-international-brand-of-the-month-for-april.htmlWin a Kelty Basecamp Kitchen, a Kelty Deluxe Roll-Top Table, and an Essential Chair. Enter to win by purchasing a Kelty, Sierra Designs, or Slumberjack product at www.amronintl.com/kelty.html. Use promo code "Kelty" during the checkout process. http://www.prlog.org/11827481-but-what-exactly-is-this-wiking-trend-all-about.htmlIt started in Europe and now 'wiking" has arrived Stateside. But what exactly is it all about? http://www.prlog.org/11825784-shewee-the-portable-urinary-device-for-women-on-the-go.htmlShewee is now available in five different colours in Canada. Shewee is a portable urinary device which allows women to urinate standing WITHOUT removing their clothes. http://www.prlog.org/11821714-take-hike-through-history-with-new-local-book.htmlAuthor Leonard M. Adkins takes readers through three states on the Appalachian Trail. http://www.prlog.org/11820199-hofsas-house-hotel-in-carmel-invites-you-to-take-hike.htmlJust Announced! From March 1 thru June 30, 2012 the Hofsas House explores nature with its special Hiking Package. The Hofsas House Hotel offers the perfect European ambiance for hikers or a hiking club retreat. http://www.prlog.org/11818254-appalachian-trail-museum-to-open-for-third-season-on-march-31.htmlNew exhibits will welcome visitors to the Appalachian Trail Museum at the midway point of the Appalachian Trail in south central Pennsylvania.