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How Hiking Benefits the Body and the Mind
Do you love to hike? Good news! There are a ton of benefits for the body and mind through simply taking a hike. Let’s explore some of the most common: Keeps You Present When you hike, it is nearly impossible not to be present. In fact, walking meditation is a common...
Most Beautiful Fall Hikes Near New York City
Fall is finally here! For nature lovers and hikers, this means lovely hikes through red, yellow and green filled mountains. Some people living in New York City are under the impression that there is nowhere near to hike. This couldn’t be further from the truth! The...
Tips for Safe Winter Hiking
Have you decided to take on the challenge of hiking in the winter? Good for you! Before you set out on your hike, keep the following tips in mind. Hiking in the winter can be dangerous, especially if you go in unprepared for the elements. Dress like an Onion When...
Tips for Hitting Bunker Shots
Sand traps have been a part of golf from the beginning, and they confound novices and professionals alike. The soft sand in a bunker makes for an unstable lie, and the fact that your ball could be mostly buried means you might not get enough of it for a good shot. No...
Golf Spotlight: Tips for Making Chipping Easier
Golf has been, and still is, one of the most enjoyable pastimes for hundreds of thousands of amateurs. What isn't fun is racking up a high score because chipping hasn't been going the way the player envisioned it in their head. For this reason, the following list of...
Tips for Finding Control Off the Tee
When most people think of tee shots, they think of distance. Everyone wants to drive the ball as far as possible. However, in almost all cases, the placement of the tee shot is more important than the distance of the drive. For example, a 150 yard drive to the center...
Hiking Spotlight: Glacier National Park
Majestic waterfalls, rugged peaks, spring meadows, and wildlife galore await visitors in Montana's Glacier National Park. Aptly called the "Crown of the Continent," the park is part of the wild Rocky Mountain chain and has long captured the imaginations of those who...
Hiking Spotlight: Hidden Canyon Zion
The Hidden Canyon trail in Zion National Park is a 2.2 mile out and back trail with an average hiking time of three to four hours, with an overall elevation gain around 1000ft. Though the trail is well-maintained, its difficulty is rated as strenuous. The canyon opens...
Mental Tips to help your Golf Game
Golf is as much, if not more of a mental sport than it is a physical sport. That being said, what are some mental tips for keep your golf game sharp? Stick to a Routine Try bringing some consistency to a game that is so inconsistent. By coming up with a routine before...
The Top 5 Golf Courses in the United States
Throughout the entire United States there are thousands of beautiful golf courses to be seen. Each of these courses unique and different in their very own way. What is it that makes some of these golf courses stand out over others? Let's take a look at the top 5 golf...