Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the outdoors. But if you don’t have the proper footwear, treks across your favorite trails, boardwalks, and side streets can quickly turn into a nightmare. That’s why Amazon shoppers are picking up a pair of the Cior Hiking Sandals for all their summer adventures. And …
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International travel is back in full swing, and you know what that means—checking into some of the dreamiest digs around the globe. For all you wanderlust-obsessives, we have news. Thanks to Qantas Hotels, your next bougie getaway could come at a bargain price. You can earn big on booking, plus use up to 30 percent …
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Stacking rocks on a picturesque hiking trail may seem like a harmless act, but rangers and walking enthusiasts say the practice is doing more damage than we think, and they want to put an end to it. Key points: Rangers and walking groups say rock towers are becoming more frequent along hiking trails They say …
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A notoriously steep and treacherous bushwalking track where a British father and his son were crushed to death in a landslide passed a safety inspection just days earlier. The freak incident at Wentworth Falls, west of Sydney, on Monday afternoon came after a week of torrential rain in the Blue Mountains. A traumatized 15-year-old girl …
Josie Allan is hopeful her Northern NSW Football under-16s team can go all the way at the 2022 National Youth Championships later this year. The Girls National Youth Championships will be held at Coffs Harbor from 19 to 23 September, with the Boys NYC to follow from 26 to 30 September. NNSWF will enter under-14s …
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Research has found children who play sports are more likely to accept others and feel empathy for them. Credit: Shutterstock Most Australians have followed health advice to wear face masks and have COVID-19 vaccinations. Actions like these that benefit others are known in psychology as prosocial behaviors. In a COVID context, prosocial behaviors reduce the …
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Misty mornings, fire pits, s’mores, and outdoor foot claw tubs—that’s the kind of winter getaway we can subscribe to. Cabin life is the certified good life and boy does New South Wales have a ripper round-up of cozy hideaways, lakeside lodges, and tiny stays in fruit orchards that you’re going to want to hibernate in, …
If you’re itching to get out into the Great Outdoors™, the best hiking shoes for men will be your best trail companions. Whether your idea of getting some fresh air means a brisk stroll through the park or traversing up the side of a mountain, you’ve got to dress the part—and that means wearing shoes …
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Lululemon is giving “day tripping” a new meaning with its brand-new hiking collection, a first foray into the category from the brand that defined athleisure and active apparel. It’s no secret that hiking has exploded in popularity during the pandemic, but the numbers are still eyebrow-raising; according to a study conducted with the help of …
