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ABOUT MY WEBSITE

Hello!

I am Nettie, and I would like to welcome you to my website, https://lets-take-a-hike.com!  My site features informative and helpful articles and product reviews on hiking and camping-related topics for someone just starting out on this journey, as well as the seasoned camper and hiker; basically, for ANYONE who loves taking a hike – and spending the night!

There are also banners and links for you to click on that will lead you to all the hiking and camping gear, clothing, footwear, and accessories you will need to further enhance your awesome time in the Great Outdoors!

HAPPY HIKING AND CAMPING, MY NATURE-LOVING  FRIENDS!!

 

THE BEGINNING OF MY JOURNEY INTO THE LOVE OF NATURE

Looking way back to my early childhood, I can still picture it like it was just yesterday . . . . My parents would take me to visit my paternal grandparents. My Grandma and Pawpaw had this massive painting over their living room couch. This painting featured a dirt path leading into a lush green forest, totally engulfing the narrow dirt path like a giant hug from its Creator . . . I would just stand there, staring into this painting, desperately needing to walk right onto this path of beauty and intrigue . . . I HAD to discover just what was around the next turn, and where in the world would this path end up taking me . . .

Now, all these years later, with so many paths taken into the beautiful mystery of the unknown, I STILL have to know . . . just what is around this next turn, and where in the world will THIS path end up taking me . . . ?

Is there anybody else out there who would like to discover just where the next path or trail will end up taking YOU? Are you up for the adventure, and ready to begin?

here we go, Here We Go, HERE WE GO!!!

 

Hiking is one of the very best things you can do for your body mentally, physically, and spiritually, according to recent medical and scientific studies. The hiking experience is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. It oxygenates your heart, helps keep your mind sharp, your body calm, your creativity more alive, and your relationships happier. As if all these benefits weren’t enough, evidence suggests that hiking around trees may provide extra benefits. This is due to certain organic compounds that trees exude that boost our mood and our overall psychological well-being.

With ALL the benefits of hiking added to just the pure joy of spending quality time outdoors, enjoying a walk in nature, I KNOW that I am more than ready to do something awesome for my own body, mind, and spirit!!! Who is ready to go for a hike??? here we go, Here We Go, HERE WE GO!!!

 

Please feel free to leave any comments, suggestions, questions, experience, and/or advice you may have,  and I will get back with you as soon as possible!

I wish you all the best!

 

Nettie

 

 

HOW TO TRACK YOUR HIKING SPEED – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT AND VARIABLES THAT AFFECT YOUR PACE

 

 

When on the trails, do you ever wonder just how your hiking speed compares to that of other hikers? There IS a way to track your hiking speed, called Naismith’s Rule. When on the trails, there are going to be variables that will affect your hiking pace, such as steep inclines, pack weight, fitness level, and trail conditions.

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BEING PREPARED FOR A SNAKE ENCOUNTER WHILE HIKING

 

 

 

With the arrival of Spring just a few days away, it seems that all of GOD’s creatures are anxious to enjoy some time outside welcoming warmer weather. I realize that most people, including myself, are not overly fond of snakes, but they ARE one of GOD’s creatures also waiting on warm weather, and we should be prepared at some point to encounter a snake on a hiking trail.

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FITNESS TRACKERS AND SMARTWATCHES – DIFFERENCES AND THE BEST ONE FOR HIKING

With Spring well on its way, many of us are eager to get outside while nature, and ourselves, begin to respond to the awakening of a fresh new beginning! Many of us are focusing on our health, and are interested in devices that will help us keep track of our body’s functions and progress, as well as keeping us in touch with our busy lives and schedules, as we hit the hiking trails. We are going to take a look at Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches, to help us determine the best device to fit our own individual wants and needs, as well as the all-around best device for hiking in nature!

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BRAND NEW YEAR = BRAND NEW FITTER, HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU!!

A brand new year has arrived, and everyone is busy making their resolutions. This is a great time to take a good, hard look at ourselves. Is the person looking back at us the True Representation of the fittest, healthiest, and happiest person that we all deserve to be? Going for a daily hike of at least one mile will transform your body inside and out into that much fitter, happier, healthier person! Let’s take a look at how your body will thank you with ALL the benefits you will reap as you take those first steps on the hiking trails of becoming a Brand New You!

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AWESOME GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HIKERS ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST

 

Well everyone, it’s That Time Of Year already – Christmas is practically upon us! In this article, I have picked out some totally awesome Christmas gift ideas for the hikers on your list. There are some unique gift ideas that nature lovers will be extremely interested in, and will add to their overall hiking adventures and experiences.   I am quite sure that these gifts will be a major hit with any hiker, or anyone who loves spending time in nature.

 

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN WALKIE-TALKIES FOR HIKING AND CAMPING

Whether you are spending time in nature hiking and camping, being off the grid for a while, or even taking a road trip, a set of walkie-talkies will make keeping in touch with others much easier when you are without cell phone service. The best walkie-talkies, or two-way radios, will keep you in touch with your party, as well as offering the added security of furnishing you with weather alerts and other important emergency features.

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CHOOSING THE BEST TENT FOR COLD WEATHER CAMPING

 

 

Winter is well on its way, and while most people are packing up their camping gear, there are some of us who enjoy spending time in this invigorating season of nature. In this article, we will be checking out the differences in 3-season, 3 to 4-season, and 4-season tents. You will then be able to make the best choice when deciding on the perfect cold weather tent to meet all of your winter camping needs.

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TIPS ON HIKING WITH OUR FURRY BEST FRIENDS

The “Dog Days” of Summer are fast coming to an end, and there is beginning to be a crispness in the air as the Autumn leaves are swirling around us. This is an awesome opportunity for you to consider taking your relationship with your canine companion a few steps further as you try out these hiking tips with your furry best friend. Hopefully these tips will help you become best hiking buddies for many years to come!

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HIKING INDIAN FORT MOUNTAIN AND THE PINNACLES, BEREA KY

 

 

Berea is a small town in Madison County that sits at the edge of central Kentucky’s Blue Grass Region. It is best known for its art festivals, historic buildings and restaurants, and Berea College, its liberal arts college. The Forestry Department of Berea College owns over 8,400 acres of forests, and boasts almost 12 miles of trail networks, which includes 9 miles of hiking trails that run through Indian Fort Mountain, and is home to the famous East and West Pinnacles hiking trails.

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