Where would we be without our fans? Here is a Top 25 List of our most-shared articles of all time. (Check out numbers 1 and 2!)
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Where would explore be without our fans? Here is a Top 25 List of our most-shared articles of all time.
If we can learn anything from this list—you like hiking, winter camping and Will Gadd. (No surprise on the last one. We like him too.)
We’ve taken a look through a few years of our online articles and uncovered the Top 25 most socially-shared posts on explore-mag.com. This means that these 25 articles received the most Facebook likes, Tweets, Pins and Google+’s of any we’ve posted.
The first couple of articles are particularly BIG—combined, nearly 90,000 “shares” for the two of them alone.
Of course, this website is organic—meaning things can change. Our list is current as of March 18, 2016. (We’ll post another in a year.)
Scroll down and enjoy. Which article did you “share?”
1. Canada’s Best Campsites
The Top 25 Campsites in Canada
Park yourself at one of Canada’s 25 best campsites for the perfect summer escape. The ultimate Canadian Campsite guide!
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2. The World’s Best Trails
The 50 Best Hikes in the World
It’s a big, beautiful world out there. Let’s hike it.
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3. Camping Couples
How to Camp as a Couple
As with travelling, camping with your partner can make or break the relationship. Find out how to do it right.
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4. Homemade Camp Grub
The Happy Camper: How to Dehydrate Camp Food
New ideas for well-preserved and tasty outdoor meals — perfect for a gourmet camp dinner!
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5. Canada’s Longest Hut-to-Hut Trail
Hiking the Incredible Sunshine Coast Trail
Canada’s longest hut-to-hut hiking trail—oh, and it’s free.
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6. Cold Camping, Anyone?
10 Reasons Why Winter Camping is Better Than Summer
I’ve learned the advantages of camping out in the cold, and at times I think winter camping can even be better than summer camping. Don’t…
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7. Canada’s Best Trails
Hiking Guide: 60 Awesome Canadian Hikes
It’s hiking season! Find an amazing route in this essential rundown of 60 great Canadian trails.
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8. Family Outdoor Time
11 Outdoors Experiences All Parents Should Have with Their Children
When I think back on my childhood, the memories that stand out for me aren’t the days I was stuck inside watching TV or playing…
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9. NorCal Getaway
Go Here: Carmel, California
Explore the central coast of California and experience a different side to Carmel-by-the-Sea — a more exciting side!
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10. Be Safe Out There!
Gadd’s Truth: Have a Margin
Will Gadd examines the root cause of outdoor accidents—and what it means to have a “margin.”
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11. Insider Info
Gadd’s Truth: An Honest Look at Athletic Sponsorship
Eyeballs for Sale: An honest look at the (often) blurred lines of athletic sponsorship.
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12. Rocky Mountain High
16 Best Hikes in Banff, Jasper and Waterton National Parks
Canada’s Rocky Mountain national parks beg exploration—boundless and beautiful, these wild spaces offer some of the best hiking in the world. Here are 16 top…
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13. Ontario’s Best Snow-Sites
10 Awesome Places to go Winter Camping in Ontario
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Many people believe you have to be an expert…
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14. The Story of Daniel Trask
(Special Note: Update on this tale in the Summer 2016 issue!)
The story behind a missing man
Like others before him, Daniel Trask fell in love with Northern Ontario’s Temagami wilderness. And last fall, he vanished into it, leaving behind little more…
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15. How to Be Careful
Gadd’s Truth: Playing it Safer
If you want to survive out there, learn not to trust your gear. Will Gadd explains why.
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16. Cooking in the Cold
The Happy Camper: Winter Camping Food Prep
Baby, it’s cold outside — and that makes winter camping food prep all the more difficult. Here are some tips to ease the burden:
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17. Buy Right
How to shop for outdoor gear
Outdoor gear is pricey, and because it can add up so quickly, we want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.
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18. Navigation 101
How to find direction without a compass
Lost in the woods and can’t wait for help? Learn how to find your own way out.
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19. Rocky Mountain Hit-List
25 Amazing Hikes in the Canadian Rockies
Here are 25 amazing hikes in the southern Canadian Rockies—from Waterton Lakes National Park, north to Banff National Park.
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20. Hot Stuff
British Columbia’s 7 Best Natural Hot Springs
Head to the Rocky Mountains, or further west, to Vancouver Island, to discover British Columbia 19s best natural hot springs and enjoy a mid-winter warm…
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21. Going Solo
The Happy Camper: Tips for Camping Solo
Kevin Callan’s 12 vital tips and tactics for camping solo — don’t be afraid to go it alone!
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22. Mountain Hikes (You Don’t Know About)
5 Lesser-Known Rocky Mountain Hikes
In pursuit of hiking happiness, these lesser-known scenic Rocky Mountain hikes hit the sweet spot.
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23. Wild West
Storm Watching on the Wild Pacific Trail
Cross your fingers and pray for a storm on this trail at land’s end
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24. Size Matters
35 of Canada’s Longest Hiking Trails
To celebrate Explore’s 35th anniversary, we’re compiling “Top 35” lists of amazing outdoor adventures all year long. Up now: 35 of Canada’s LONGEST hiking trails!
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25. Birthday Suit Manners
The Happy Camper: Skinny Dipping Etiquette
Coleman just released an article on the best places to skinny dip in Canada. But what about skinny dipping etiquette?
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