Going Prepared

Coastal hiking and beach camping occupy a category of outdoor experience unlike anything in mountain or forest environments.

Weather is the outdoor variable that injures and kills more hikers than almost any other factor, and the majority of weather-related incidents involve people who either did not see warning signs or saw them and continued anyway.

Dogs make genuinely enthusiastic trail companions, and the outdoor community that hikes and camps with their pets is large and growing.

Night hiking opens up a completely different outdoor experience. This guide covers gear, safety, planning, and what to expect when you take to the trail after dark.