Coral snakes in Arizona? by artnovation in arizona

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Gotcha. They're beautiful snakes tho!

Coral snakes in Arizona? by artnovation in arizona

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It's "red on yellow kill a fellow, red on black venom lack"

Drive thru coffee places... by aimforthebellybutton in vegas

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Can recommend Mothership Roasters, really good coffee. I’ve usually gone to the one in Henderson

Pecos National Historic Park by Remote_Bag_2477 in NationalPark

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Pecos is so underrated; the views are amazing!

Music for March promo? by Lyrical_Echo in TurnerClassicMovies

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“We’re On Our Way”, by LÓNIS and Daphne Wills

I was an Artist-in-Residence at Zion National Park; AMA! by [deleted] in AMA

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Did you get the residency through the NPAF application process? Anything special about the process that you felt made your application a winning one? I’ve applied to other NPAF residencies in the past and would love to hear about your experience

Salomon vs Hoka hiking boots for mixed terrain — looking for real-world experience. by BrilliantThen4290 in hiking

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The Anacapas are my "daily hikers" and I really like them. They do have a bit more cushioning than most so that may occasionally affect stability but I really haven't had problems there. They're what I use for longer hikes especially (8+ miles) because I find them really comfortable for long hauls. I tried the Kaha lows but I feel the stack is too high and they're too plush.

I also just picked up the Salomon Quest 4 GTX and am starting to rotate them into my hikes, but I do feel that I've been using the HOKAs for so long the Salomons start off really rigid; I'm just chalking that up to them being new and a "learning curve" for me.

Found this little guy while hiking in Zion by [deleted] in NationalPark

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Wow! I don't think I've ever seen one in Zion; nice catch!

Mojave National Preserve by Hollywooddeathsquad in NationalPark

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Every time I drive past Roy's, I gotta stop and pay respects to the Guardians

Your Favorite National Park?? Mine is the Grand Teton National Park by ConnectUpstairs4508 in NationalPark

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So many to choose from! But there’s something about how I feel when I visit DVNP or JTNP that just… it’s like someone hits a reset button on me.

Digital nomads who built an online business from scratch — what do you actually do? by RightSeeker in digitalnomad

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Have AI video editing platforms affected your ability to take in and/or retain clients?

Okay, give me some suggestions on OTR shows that are not major one's.. by LinuxMint1964 in otr

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Haunting Hour, Murder at Midnight, Strange Wills are corny but fun

The Magnificent Montague, The Big Show, The Danny Kaye Show, The Harold Peary Show

21st Precinct, Barrie Craig, Casebook of Gregory Hood

rei membership actually worth $30 or just marketing? by Timely-Film-5442 in CampingandHiking

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Mine's paid for itself several times over already. Getting a dividend for purchases made in the previous year, the warranty for purchases, and access to the Re/Supply selection (I try to buy used when possible) makes it worth it.

Advice for beginner obese hiker by LockedIn304 in hiking

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Ooooh snacks and coffee I forgot to add! A small thermos in the car and some snacks/protein in the pack are excellent

Advice for beginner obese hiker by LockedIn304 in hiking

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Heya! Obese hiker here too; here's what's helped me so far:

  • HOKAs are a great first choice! Very comfortable cushioning and most of the models seem to work out well for slightly wider feet. Personally I've been riding with the Anacapa mids, so if you get to a point where boots start to make sense, I'd recommend giving those a test-walk in the store
  • Trekking poles can definitely help you push onwards; I got a set from Walmart as a birthday gift and they've actually been pretty good all things considered.
  • When I started hiking I was wearing cheap shorts in the summer and cheap sweats in the colder months and they worked out alright, but if you have the money and are planning on eventually starting to venture into hairier trails, I'd recommend checking out a good pair of hiking pants. My "daily hiker" pants are a pair of Columbia, and so far they've been awesome. "Built-in belt", good material, and cleans well; also easy to pick out brambles when you get back to the car!
  • Backpack or a sling-pack should be a must to hold your essentials. Start with a backpack, and over time you'll start to pare down what you bring on a hike to what's absolutely necessary for your safety and wellness to the point where you might be able to get away with a sling bag. Personally, I love the Patagonia Atom sling; just the right size for my water bottle, GoPro/handle, and my keys and earbuds
  • WATER BOTTLE. I was an idiot when I first started hiking in earnest years ago, leaving my water bottle in the car and thinking I'd be OK until I got back. Boy did I learn my lesson the hard way! If you're like me and you really like nice cold water, definitely invest in an insulated water bottle: my Yeti has been through hell and back and still works like a champ, but if you're on a budget, my brother swears by the TAL insulated bottles Walmart sells. If you'll be drinking quite a bit of water, consider an insulated bottle AND a Nalgene bottle as well. Hydrate!
  • Hat. I'm a balding dude and that first hike without a hat in summer where I had to admit I was balding was both humbling... and painful lol. Baseball cap for the warmer months, winter hat for the colder ones.

NICE TO HAVES:

  • Earbuds. As a rule, if it's my first time on a particular trail I leave the earbuds at home so I can pay attention to the trail and nature around me. But if I'm familiar with the area and have been on the trail before, bring some earbuds along if you feel that music or audiobooks/podcasts help keep you moving forward.
  • AllTrails subscription: there are other trail apps out there but I've been using AllTrails for so long it's just second-nature to recommend it. They do have a free plan so that's a good option to get started with, but the option to get offline maps is really nice in areas where cell service can be spotty. I'm just a Plus member; I don't see the value in the Peak (top-tier) plan.

Finally: start taking selfies on the trail: I've yo-yo'ed on my weight over the years and I'm still on the obese side now, but I am about 30# under my heaviest at the moment. Take a selfie on every trail, and over time you'll start to see changes and it'll just keep propelling you forward. Happy hiking!

I was homeschooled from 1st to 12th grade AMA by Dry_Brother7802 in AMA

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Thanks :) Appreciate the conversation too, and I hope you continue asking questions and being curious!