Becoming chronically ill and then permanently disabled transformed my relationship with my car from casual to absolute dependence.
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I believe Salt-N-Pepa said it best- “Push It Real Good!” I hope that after reading my first piece on push-ups that you’ve been pushing real good!!! Part 1 focused on push-up exercises that require no equipment. This article focuses on intermediate to advanced push-up variations that incorporate equipment like rings and exercise balls!
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Want to go hiking with your dog? Don’t forget a leash!
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If you do not need these donated items to get by; to make ends meet; to make it to the next pay day; or to meet your basic needs—please don’t purchase them.
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Believing that BIPOC do not deserve the same access to nature as white communities is an environmental racism issue. Believing that BIPOC do deserve access to nature, but not in your backyard, is still racist.
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A few times a year I hike along the Appalachian Trail in nearby Roanoke, VA along with what feels like half of Virginia Tech. It’s always a lot of fun. Hungry Mother, on the other hand, has always felt like an off-the-beaten path alternative—fewer crowds, steeper, shorter trails, and gorgeous lake views.
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The doctors had to cut through the muscles in my chest in order to properly diagnose my cancer. As a result, I avoided doing push-ups for a long time. Today I’m finally facing my fear!
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Want to learn how to skydive? Here are four things you should know!
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Maryland Heights overlook offers a scenic view of Lower Town, Harpers Ferry and—if you’re lucky—a CSX train thundering its way across the railroad bridge far below. It’s absolutely breathtaking.
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Last year, I completed a 2,600-mile cross-country cycling trip. Then, my mother and my brother-in-law were assaulted on the subway, one in Atlanta and the other in New York City. Both were harassed with racial slurs, one was robbed and the other was physically assaulted. I was furious.
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New to hiking? Here are a few hiking basics you should know.
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I grew up in an immigrant household, where my family worked hard to build a foundation for themselves that most US citizens never even had to think about.
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Jamaican sea kayaker Chevaughn “Chev” Dixon is on a mission to increase access to paddlesports for underserved communities.
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These six Black athletes are pushing boundaries and defying gravity in the air, at their local skate park and in the mountains.
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This is also a story of how we found ourselves traveling through Big Sur on a holiday weekend with no cell reception and no clue where to eat or sleep. The good news is you can learn from our mistakes! Check out these seven tips to help your next Big Sur road-trip run a bit more smoothly than ours!
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If you’re struggling with how to spend time with aging parents and family members, here are four ways to get outside!
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Five BASE jumpers of color share why they jump, despite the high-stakes and risk involved in the sport.
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Loving a Person of Color requires that you first become aware of your whiteness and privilege as much as you are aware of your partner’s racial identity.
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Native Hawaiians are flat out saying “don’t come here” and yet mainlanders—including other people of color, continue to book tickets.
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As I continue to be an advocate in the outdoors, I am now realizing that we have the power to create any kind of ski culture we want. But we can’t do this alone. In fact, we shouldn’t do it alone.
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