Category: Great Outdoors

Looking to enhance your outdoor experience? Joanne Jensen has got you covered! Check out her Great Outdoors category on joannejensen.com for tips on hiking, and more. Learn about the benefits of hiking.  Follow Joanne’s lifestyle blog on Facebook to stay up-to-date on her latest adventures. [1] [2] [3]

 

  • How to Repel Mosquitoes While Hiking? (Quick Guide)

    How to Repel Mosquitoes While Hiking? (Quick Guide)

    Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects in existence. They can ruin a perfectly good outdoor activity by biting you and leaving itchy bumps on your skin. How do you avoid mosquito bites while hiking? What is the easiest way to repel mosquitoes while hiking? The answer is simple: use repellent! If you’re like…

  • What Is the Difference Between Hiking and Walking?

    What Is the Difference Between Hiking and Walking?

    I have found such joy over many years of walking but these last few years I have appreciated the joy of hiking in the mountains. So I ask myself the question are walking and hiking separate activities? What’s is difference between hiking and walking? I do believe that the fundamental difference between hiking and walking…

  • Why Do My Feet Burn when Hiking? [Causes and Cures]

    Why Do My Feet Burn when Hiking? [Causes and Cures]

    Many people who go hiking experience the pain of burning feet. Why does this happen? Why do my feet burn when hiking? Why does it feel like my shoes are on fire and I’m walking on coals? Burning feet can be caused by a variety of factors such as socks, moisture, sweat, and more. This…

  • What to Wear Hiking in Early Spring: Basic Gear List 2023

    What to Wear Hiking in Early Spring: Basic Gear List 2023

    Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. The cold winter months are behind us, and the days grow longer and warmer with each passing day. What to wear hiking in early Spring: basic gear list 2023 will help. Spring is also a perfect time to head out on an adventure! One such adventure that…

  • How to Safely Carry Your Camera While Hiking?

    How to Safely Carry Your Camera While Hiking?

    Hiking is a great way to spend time outdoors. The only downside is that you need to be prepared for everything it might throw at you, including sudden weather changes or an overgrown trail. One important thing you will want to carry with you on your hike is your camera! How to safely carry your…

  • Can You Get Hiking Boots for Dogs? Best for 2023

    Can You Get Hiking Boots for Dogs? Best for 2023

    We as humans hike for many miles some days on our thick rubber-soled hikers and It’s easy to forget just how uncomfortable the elements can make the ground we walk on.  Can you get hiking boots for dogs? Yes, lots of different styles, fits, and price ranges for many different breeds. Though our dogs have…

  • Should Hiking Boots be a Bigger Size than Regular Shoes?

    Should Hiking Boots be a Bigger Size than Regular Shoes?

    Many experts and hikers suggest that a pair of hiking boots should be a half or full size larger than their normal shoe size or even the hiking boots that fit you perfectly. Should Hiking boots be a bigger size than regular shoes? While some hikers may disagree on different styles and brands of your…

  • Why Do You Get Sore Toes when Hiking?

    Why Do You Get Sore Toes when Hiking?

    When hiking out in the wilderness why do you get sore toes when hiking? How to avoid these problems? Even on a local hike, you must be prepared. Knowing how to protect your feet and toes when hiking is extremely important. If you don’t take care, this could lead to severe pain and even toenail…

  • Best Hiking Gifts For All Your Family

    Best Hiking Gifts For All Your Family

    Best Hiking Gifts for All Occasions Well, these are some items that we recommend when you want to purchase the best hiking gifts for all your family.  Here are some of the items I have or have purchased for my family as a gift. The list has lots of different price points from smaller gifts…

  • Best Hiking Pants for Women 2023 [All Figure Types]

    Best Hiking Pants for Women 2023 [All Figure Types]

    Hiking season is just around the corner, and here are the Best Hiking Pants for Women 2023 [All Figure Types] if you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering where to find the best hiking pants for your body type. I have scoured through all of my favorite retailers looking for hiking pants that are flattering…

  • How to Hike Efficiently? How To Hike More Like a Pro?

    How to Hike Efficiently? How To Hike More Like a Pro?

    How to Hike Efficiently? How To Hike More Like a Pro? How can I be more efficient when hiking? How can I improve my hiking posture? What are the benefits of hiking? These are some of the questions I asked myself. How Can I Increase My Stamina for Hiking? There are many hiking techniques you…