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Fires, floods and lightning strikes: 5 summer weather hazards hikers need to know about

By Julia Clarke published

Summer isn’t all warm weather and sunshine – if you’re hiking, you’ll want to know about these five hazards

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Consider carrying your dog when hiking to avoid burned paws, suggest Park Rangers

By Cat Ellis published

Rangers at Yosemite have responded to several incidents where dogs have suffered blisters from hot asphalt

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USA, Maine, Mt. Desert Island, AHikers atop Gorham Mountain, Acadia National park

When is hiking season?

By Julia Clarke published

We explain what is meant by hiking season, which time of year is considered best for hiking, and what to expect and plan for during each season on the trail

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