There’s a lot more that goes into hiking than just lacing up your sneakers and heading out into the woods. Whether you’re an avid hiker or just a beginner, you need to make sure that you’re prepared in order to avoid injury and make the most of your time outdoors. Here are two of the very best websites for hikers.

American Hiking Society
Created by one of the country’s largest authorities on hiking, the American Hiking Society website is a great resource for incorporating hiking regularly into your lifestyle. The site features information about hiking advocacy, events, and holidays and how to find hiking organizations in your area. The American Hiking Society website also offers tips for your next hike and a list of adventurous vacations all around the country.

GORP
GORP, or the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages, is a website dedicated to all types of outdoor activities, from hiking to camping to horseback riding. It offers a helpful search engine that enables users to locate national parks in any area of the country, and you can even narrow the search by the type of activity that you’d like to do. GORP is also a great resource for choosing hiking-related gear and apparel, featuring detailed reviews of a number of new products.

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