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Oh, Thanksgiving—it’s the time we fill our bellies with yummy food, when we catch up with our cousins, and everyone gathers for a fun-filled time over turkey and pumpkin pie.While celebrating at home with the family is excellent, it’s also equally enjoyable to take the celebration of gratitude outdoors. If you want to have a Thanksgiving celebration that entails less eating and more time outdoors, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we rounded up a list of fun, exciting outdoor activities …

Taking your dog backpacking can be fun and exciting. However, adding your dog to your backpacking party can make things a bit more complicated. After all, you have to consider your dog’s needs and abilities as well.That isn’t even mentioning the complexities of local regulations and policies when it comes to hiking with your canine. Before you head out the door with your canine, you should prepare carefully. Below, we’ve listed some essential tips to keep in mind when backpacking with you …

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Here’s What to Do When You Stray Off the Trail and Get Lost in the WildernessIt is estimated that 41% of hikers who got lost wandered off the trail. Other reasons why people get lost in the wild include bad weather, falling off the trail, getting separated from the group, injury, darkness, and loss of equipment. Whatever the reason, getting lost in the wild can become a harrowing experience. This is why under extreme weather conditions, injuries, or unfamiliar surroundings, you must know w …

Kim Erickson takes the reigns At the end of July, Kim became CEO and majority owner of Greatland Laser. As co-founder and part-owner, she has been involved with Greatland Laser since 1998 (see Our Story) while also working as an business consultant. She is now 100% devoted to Greatland! A native Floridian, Kim graduated from the Florida State University earning a Master’s of Acco …