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Planning your first weekend hike or a backpacking trip? Want to know what it's like to experience free fall from 13,000ft? Interested in swapping beta on some of the best bouldering locations across the US? Check out our Trip Reports for recent articles from our Featured Bloggers. Whether you’re venturing outdoors alone or with your family or friends, you’ll find something that matches your interests! We also tackle complex topics like racism, colorism, transphobia and queerphobia in outdoor recreation.

Posts tagged #recreation

Uncomfortable Drives

The driving. The never ending driving. During paddling season I regularly drive a few hundred miles a week usually with friends. But at times I drive that same amount solo.

Adam EdwardsAdam EdwardsNovember 1, 2018#recreation, #oregon, #leavenotrace, #melaninbasecamp, #optoutside, #water, #driving #kayaking #whitewater, #lnt, #environmentComment

Trash Talk

I feel like I've seen it all, candy wrappers, empty plastic water bottles, hair ties, socks, underwear, dog poop bags that are full and tied up for the poop fairy to pick up (there isn't one), and guess what else? New and used tampons and condoms! Yep, that's right!

Rebecca RossRebecca RossMay 4, 2018#leavenotrace, #lnt, #environment, #nature, #backpacking, #melaninbasecamp, #recreation, #parks, #forests, Hiking, PNW, Adventure, Public Lands, Oregon Comment