Dirtundermyboots https://dirtundermyboots.com/ Adventure for the less than perfect Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:21:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/dirtundermyboots.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-Dirt-Under-My-Boots-logo.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dirtundermyboots https://dirtundermyboots.com/ 32 32 203670615 Hiking for Beginners: Start With No Gear or Experience https://dirtundermyboots.com/hiking/hiking-for-beginners-start-with-no-gear-or-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiking-for-beginners-start-with-no-gear-or-experience https://dirtundermyboots.com/hiking/hiking-for-beginners-start-with-no-gear-or-experience/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:21:31 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3852 Hiking for beginners made simple. Learn how to start hiking with no gear, choose easy trails, stay safe, and build confidence outdoors.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/hiking/hiking-for-beginners-start-with-no-gear-or-experience/feed/ 0 3852 VISITING THE GATEWAY ARCH: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/visiting-the-gateway-arch-know-before-you-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visiting-the-gateway-arch-know-before-you-go https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/visiting-the-gateway-arch-know-before-you-go/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:18:36 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3811 Planning on visiting the Gateway Arch National Monument in St. Louis? This historic monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States, but planning ahead will make a big difference in your experience. In this post, you will find tips on what to expect and how to make the most of your visit.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/visiting-the-gateway-arch-know-before-you-go/feed/ 0 3811 HOW TO CAR CAMP: TIPS FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/how-to-car-camp-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-car-camp-for-beginners https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/how-to-car-camp-for-beginners/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:06:15 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3736 Camping doesn't have to be extreme to be fun. If you have been dreaming of an overnight outdoor adventure, this beginner's guide to car camping will help you plan a memorable trip and leave you wishing for more.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/how-to-car-camp-for-beginners/feed/ 0 3736 FIND THE RIGHT TYPE OF CAMPING FOR YOU https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/find-the-right-type-of-camping-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=find-the-right-type-of-camping-for-you https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/find-the-right-type-of-camping-for-you/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:00:28 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3651 What is the right type of camping for you? Ready for more advanced outdoor fun, but don't know where to start? Find the answers here!

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/camping-essentials/find-the-right-type-of-camping-for-you/feed/ 0 3651 HOW TO SAFELY ENJOY WINTER HIKING https://dirtundermyboots.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-outdoor-safety/how-to-safely-enjoy-winter-hiking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-safely-enjoy-winter-hiking https://dirtundermyboots.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-outdoor-safety/how-to-safely-enjoy-winter-hiking/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:16:40 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3470 Winter hiking offers stunning solitude and adventure, but comes with unique challenges, like exposure and cold. Proper planning, layering clothing, and understanding risks such as hypothermia and frostbite are essential for safety. Embracing these tips will allow you to love the cold!

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-outdoor-safety/how-to-safely-enjoy-winter-hiking/feed/ 0 3470 ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE PARK: A GEOLOGIC MARVEL https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/elephant-rocks-state-parka-geologic-marvel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elephant-rocks-state-parka-geologic-marvel https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/elephant-rocks-state-parka-geologic-marvel/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:32:10 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3292 The giant granite boulders of Elephant Rocks State Park will fascinate young and old alike. Nestled near the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest, the Elephant Rocks are one of Missouri's most unusual geologic formations.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/elephant-rocks-state-parka-geologic-marvel/feed/ 2 3292 JOHNSON’S SHUT-INS: A MISSOURI ADVENTURE https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/johnsons-shut-ins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=johnsons-shut-ins https://dirtundermyboots.com/missouri/johnsons-shut-ins/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:11:12 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=3180 Nestled near the St. Francois Mountains in northeast Missouri, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park offers rugged beauty and is an accessible adventure for everyone.

Visit this ancient landscape of geological wonders for an awesome day trip or camping.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/michigan-lower-peninsula/best-beaches-on-lake-huron/feed/ 0 2652 ROSE ISLAND – SEE HIDDEN INDIANA HISTORY https://dirtundermyboots.com/indiana/rose-island-see-hidden-indiana-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rose-island-see-hidden-indiana-history https://dirtundermyboots.com/indiana/rose-island-see-hidden-indiana-history/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 22:30:04 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=2010 Take a walk in the past to Rose Island, part of Charlestown State Park. This once-thriving attraction is now only a memory. You can walk through the eerie, still-standing gates that thousands walked through in the 1920s to enjoy lazy summer days at this popular amusement park.

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]]> https://dirtundermyboots.com/indiana/rose-island-see-hidden-indiana-history/feed/ 0 2010 SUMMER HIKING SAFETY – DON’T DIE IN THE WOODS! https://dirtundermyboots.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-outdoor-safety/summer-hiking-safety-dont-die-in-the-woods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-hiking-safety-dont-die-in-the-woods https://dirtundermyboots.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-outdoor-safety/summer-hiking-safety-dont-die-in-the-woods/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:33:00 +0000 https://dirtundermyboots.com/?p=2419 Summer gives us dreams of lazy days spent hiking through beautiful country, gorgeous sunsets, and campfire reflections. Do you find yourself standing still on the trail, soaking in the birdsong, losing time watching butterflies in flight, and taking in the smell of wildflowers? These delights and more await the outdoor adventurer who is ready to practice summer hiking safety when venturing into the wild.

Make this your best summer ever. Take some time to prepare for the season with these helpful tips.

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