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Review: Outdoor Research Shadow Wind Hoodie
Ultralight Wind Shell Outdoor Research Shadow Wind Hoodie $129, 5.8 oz./164.4g (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XXL, women’s XS-XXL outdoorresearch.com We ask a lot of ultralight wind shells, these wispy jackets that often weigh no more (and sometimes less) than your hiking shorts. We want them to... -
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Backpacking the Ruby Crest Trail—A Photo Gallery
By Michael Lanza Under a hot sun, but with a nice breeze keeping us cool, on our second day backpacking the Ruby Crest Trail in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains, we made the slow, 1,700-foot climb from the North Fork of Smith Creek to a pass at over 10,000 feet. It was a grind and my family spread out... -
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Backpacking Utah’s High Uintas Wilderness—A Photo Gallery
By Michael Lanza Early on the third morning of a six-day hike through Utah’s High Uintas Wilderness, I walked to the shore of the Fourth Chain Lake at 10,900 feet, where we had camped. Its waters sat absolutely still, offering up a perfect, inverted reflection of the mountains. By that... -
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10 Tips for Recovering from a Hard Hike or Mountain Climb
By Michael Lanza You just finished a big dayhike, backpacking trip, mountain climb, or trail run convinced it was one of the best experiences of your life—and now your body seems to have mounted a loud protest of pain against it. And you wonder: Is this suffering necessary? The simple answer is... -
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How to Get a Last-Minute Yosemite Wilderness Permit Now
By Michael Lanza You just decided you’d like to backpack in Yosemite this year and realized you’re months late in reserving a wilderness permit. What now? As it happens, one positive outcome of the pandemic was Yosemite National Park revising its procedure for obtaining a first-come or walk-in... -
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How to Get a Last-Minute, National Park Backcountry Permit
By Michael Lanza You really want to backpack in Yosemite, Glacier, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Mount Rainier, Grand Canyon, or another hugely popular national park this year—but you didn’t apply to reserve a wilderness permit months ago? Well, you just may be in luck: Most parks have a system... -
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Hiking the Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park
By Michael Lanza Hiking in the Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park, you get down to business with five-star scenery with your first step from your car. At the Lee Pass Trailhead, Taylor Creek Trailhead, or the Kolob Canyons Viewpoint, you’re immediately greeted with views of crimson cliffs... -
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8 Pro Tips For Preventing Blisters When Hiking
By Michael Lanza I deserve to be plagued by blisters. I field test several models of hiking, backpacking, and trail-running shoes and boots every year. I’m constantly wearing new footwear right out of the box, often hiking 15 to 20 miles or more miles a day—usually without doing anything more... -
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Zoonosis: Why Pest Control is Essential for Disease Prevention
What is zoonosis? Household pests can be a huge annoyance, but did you know they can pose a risk to your health? Many pests, such as rats and mosquitoes, are known carriers of zoonotic diseases. Zoonosis is the term for diseases transmitted between animals and humans. Let’s review some of the...- Hoca
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What Pests Are Attracted to Your Pets?
Thousands of households in Las Vegas own pets, and that number is growing. Ever wonder what pests attach themselves to your pets while on a stroll or from digging in the yard? When it comes to bugs latching themselves onto your pets and finding a way into your home, you should be aware that it...- Hoca
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Most Damaging and Destructive Pests in Las Vegas
Some animals can cause destruction to property, while others can cause tremendous damage to humans and their reputations. In Las Vegas, the most common household pests are cockroaches, rats, and spiders. Cockroaches are a particularly nasty pest because they can spread disease and contaminate...- Hoca
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Exterminating Bees Affordably, in Las Vegas
Exterminating Bees Affordably, in Las Vegas. Some unpleasant and surprising occurrences happen, particularly around our beloved city of Las Vegas. For instance, have you ever opened your back door and were met with a swarm of bees? It is not a welcoming sight, and absconding bees can also be...- Hoca
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Shocking Truth About Dirty Dining
What is Dirty Dining? Las Vegas is known for its glitz and glamor, but it’s also home to a darker side: Dirty Dining. Unfortunately, this isn’t a rare occurrence. In fact, it’s shockingly common for restaurants in Sin City to have major hygiene violations. So, what’s causing all of these dirty...- Hoca
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More Pest in Las Vegas Due to Climate Change
How climate change is affecting pests in Las Vegas As the climate changes, more and more pests in Las Vegas. The heat and drought manifest the perfect conditions for bugs and other pests to thrive, causing problems for homeowners and businesses. Exterminators are seeing more bugs than ever...- Hoca
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Pests Attract Pests
How do pests attract other pests? One common question from homeowners and business owners is: how do pests attract pests? While there is no single answer to this question, there are a few reasons bugs attract one another. One reason is that every species have similar needs in terms of food...- Hoca
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Bed Bugs Las Vegas
Bed Bugs in Las Vegas Bed bugs are a big problem in Las Vegas because our beloved city is host to over 150,000 rooms for accommodation, meaning hotels and motels. It is the 3rd top tourist destination in the US and caters to over 40 million visitors annually. The city’s warm, dry climate is the...- Hoca
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Exterminating Scorpions in Las Vegas
Exterminating Scorpions in Las Vegas Las Vegas is well-known for its highest population of scorpions. While scorpion encounters can occur anywhere in the U.S., they are particularly prevalent in the Southwest. So, what makes scorpions so attracted to South Nevada? And more importantly, how do we...- Hoca
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Exterminating German Cockroaches in Las Vegas
German Cockroaches are the most common in Las Vegas. Cockroaches are the most common pests, and German cockroaches are the most common type in Las Vegas. These pests can be a nuisance because they are small and can squeeze through cracks as thin as your driver’s license. Furthermore, these...- Hoca
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Apparent Tragedy at Palouse Falls
Update on this tragic story: Rescue workers at Palouse Falls recovered the body of 25-year old Cade Prophet from the water above the falls on Tuesday May 31 (Spokesman-Review). Prophet was from Sandpoint, Idaho. This is so sad to report. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports that a...- Hoca
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Mt. Adams Climb Pictures
On August 17 and 18th, 2017, Young men and leaders from the Paradise Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints climbed Mount Adams in Washington State. 13 youth and 8 adults went on the trip and all 21 made it to the summit! It was an epic adventure and this page will be home to...- Hoca
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