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Here's another great article posted by Clint of 50 Campfires, about his favorite Safari Stick. Posted by: Clint Carlson - Editor in Featured Articles   “Let’s walk to the oak.” It’s a phrase that I’ve heard my entire life. I grew up in central Minnesota, and the land our cabin is on has been in the family for over 70 years. Also on that land, on the north edge, is a towering oak tree. This oak tree has no idea how many stories have been woven around its very existence. You see, there has always been a hunting stand in this tree. Thousands of...

1. Aerobic Workout When you carry a walking stick on your stroll you add in an exercise with your arm giving you a more full workout! 2. Balance & Stability Whether you have a rubber ferrule or a metal spike, a walking stick grips the ground and becomes a steady shoulder to lean on. 3. Proper Posture Holding a walking stick encourages your back to stay upright and helps strengthen your muscles to keep it that way. 4. Ease Joints And finally a walking stick helps relieve the weight on your lower back, hips, and knees helping with arthritis and...

Looking for a good workout that's easy on your body? If you've been with us, you're probably familiar with Nordic Walking, but if you're not it's an exercise where you walk trails using two walking sticks or poles in order to have both your arms and back active in the workout. This chart was made with data taken from the American College of Sports Medicine. For Nordic Walking calories, we included two numbers. The first is the least amount of calories Nordic walking burns, and the second is how many you're likely to burn under the guidance of a leader....

Fall is finally here, and that means beautiful colors, nice weather, and more time outdoors. The weather has cooled down and it’s time to take advantage of the leaves changing colors, and picturesque hiking trails before winter.If you haven’t been getting much exercise or going on walks due to the warm summer weather now is your time to get walking again. Depending on where you live it’s either still a little warm or getting a lot cooler. Either way it is a perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather and views. A simple 15-30-minute brisk walk can help...