INSPIRATION AND TIPS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Embark on a journey to the heart of adventure with the Cloudline Outdoor Blog. Discover expert tips to elevate your next hike, campout, or backpacking trip.

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Group of hikers hiking along a trail as the sun sets.

How to Beat the Heat, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid the Bugs While Hiking

With long days, abundant sunshine, and fair weather, summer is a great time to hit the trails and hike. Snow is long gone, the trails are in good condition, and...

How to Beat the Heat, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid the Bugs While Hiking

With long days, abundant sunshine, and fair weather, summer is a great time to hit the trails and hike. Snow is long gone, the trails are in good condition, and...

Image looking out of entrance of a tent at two backpackers around a campfire at twilight.

How to Pick the Perfect Campsite in Both the Frontcountry and Backcountry

With summer around the corner, it’s time to dust off your tent and head for the woods. More sunshine, longer days, and warmer weather means camping season is here —...

How to Pick the Perfect Campsite in Both the Frontcountry and Backcountry

With summer around the corner, it’s time to dust off your tent and head for the woods. More sunshine, longer days, and warmer weather means camping season is here —...

A hiker and dog enjoying the sunset view from a mountain top.

8 Important Tips for Hiking and Backpacking With Your Dog

If you’ve got a dog at home, chances are they love getting outside as much as (or more than) you do. If that’s the case, they’ll probably enjoy a hike,...

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8 Important Tips for Hiking and Backpacking With Your Dog

If you’ve got a dog at home, chances are they love getting outside as much as (or more than) you do. If that’s the case, they’ll probably enjoy a hike,...

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Four hikers hiking in a line down a trail in the forest.

4 Self-Care Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Adventures

 If you’re a hiker, backpacker, or any kind of outdoor enthusiast, you probably enjoy the health benefits that come with taking part in your favorite activities. Exercise, time in nature,...

4 Self-Care Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Adventures

 If you’re a hiker, backpacker, or any kind of outdoor enthusiast, you probably enjoy the health benefits that come with taking part in your favorite activities. Exercise, time in nature,...

Hiker holding onto her backpack straps wearing a rain jacket and standing in the rain on a forest trail.

12 Tips to Make Rainy Outdoor Adventures More Fun

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about hitting the trails. But if you live somewhere with wet spring weather — like we do in Seattle — conditions...

12 Tips to Make Rainy Outdoor Adventures More Fun

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about hitting the trails. But if you live somewhere with wet spring weather — like we do in Seattle — conditions...

View from behind a hiker overlooking a Mountain View.

How to Make Sure Your First Solo Hike Is a Positive Experience

Thinking about hiking alone?  When you think about self-care, a solo hike doesn’t always come to mind. But hiking by yourself can be extremely rewarding — not to mention peaceful....

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How to Make Sure Your First Solo Hike Is a Positive Experience

Thinking about hiking alone?  When you think about self-care, a solo hike doesn’t always come to mind. But hiking by yourself can be extremely rewarding — not to mention peaceful....

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