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Tip #1: Establish the Shot Visually telling the story of your adventure starts with conveying an overall sense of the place. You want to create an image that captures the essence of the landscape, the wildlife that calls it home, and what it feels like to be there in that moment. Tip #2: Be Ready for Action Capturing wildlife behavior can be challenging when you’re on the move. You can increase your odds of success by setting your camera to burst mode with a fast shutter speed, then pre-focusing where the action is likely to take place. When you capture a sequence of images in burst mode you will be able to select the best one. Tip #3: Include Elements of Scale When surrounded by wilderness, the first instinct of many photographers is to try and exclude people from the shot. In some cases, this may be exactly what you’re going for, and in other cases it may not. Including hikers, trees, and landscape formations in your image can add a sense of scale, helping complete the overall ‘f

  America the beautiful. Land of the free 🇺🇸 With over 640M acres to enjoy across the continental U.S., America's public lands are owned by the people and managed on our behalf by the federal and state governments. Below is a list of the major types of public lands found throughout the US, a description of their purpose, what they are best used for, and costs associated with visiting them. For more information on the history of our public lands and a more thorough explanation of how they are managed, check out the Guide to Understanding Public Lands by REI. We hope this guide serves as a starting point for your next adventure. National Parks National Parks protect our country’s most beautiful places while making it as easy as possible for large numbers of people to visit. Good for: Sight Seeing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, History Bad for: Camping (crowded, permits and reservations required, lots of rules). Cost: Entrance Fee (usually $20-$30 per vehicle and $10-$15 per

  Whenever you are planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather and forecast should always be one of the first steps in your process. You never know when a thunderstorm could roll through the beach or a snowstorm in the mountains, and the last thing you want to do is get caught in a storm that you are unprepared for. While there are a ton of options for you to choose from, there are generally a few that stand out amongst the rest. These are the apps and services that allow you to drill down to forecasts by the minute, plan your trip 24, 48, and 72hrs in advance (or longer), and stay connected while you're offline. While weather forecasting is still an imperfect art, we've never lived through a time where there have been more sensors, satellites, and weather stations telling us about the world around us. We believe that checking the weather before you leave your home and making a plan is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself safe, keep others safe

  In order to more fully enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to minimize your impact on wild places. The seven principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework for enjoying nature in a responsible manner. Take them to heart and become a steward of the outdoors. 1.        Plan Ahead and Prepare ·      Helps ensure the safety of groups and individuals ·      Prepares you to ‘leave no trace’ and minimized resource damage ·      Contributes to accomplishing the trips goals safely and enjoyably ·      Increases self-confidence and opportunities to learn more about nature 2.        Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces ·      Travel on Trails ·      Camp at designated campsites or on durable surfaces 3.        Dispose of Waste Properly ·      Human Waste – it is important to avoid the pollution of local water sources ·      “Pack it in, Pack it out” ·      TP takes a long time to bio-degrade, so pack this out, too! ·      Clean up your camp kitchen. Don’t leave

  Below is a list of the major outdoor retailers located in the US and abroad. These companies represent some of the best suppliers of outdoor equipment, apparel and education available on the market today. We’ve curated this list to help you decide which brands are right for you based on the products each company provides. Let us know if we missed anything! Major Retailers REI  - Best selection of outdoor equipment and great member benefits Backcountry - All the top brands online, great pricing and lots of sales Moosejaw - Low prices, lots of sales & free shipping on most orders Eastern Mountain Sports - Similar to REI, located on the East Coast Campsaver - Quality outdoor gear at an affordable price Jack Wolfskin - Major supplier for Europe and abroad Major Companies Arc’Teryx - Packs, Apparel & Technical Climbing gear Berghaus - Apparel (UK & Europe) Black Diamond - Climbing, Skiing, Tent’s, Backpacks, Ice & Snow, Headlamps Big Agnes - Tents,