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Maybe your idea of a great hiking snack is a granola or trail mix. How about packing a cricket protein bar?

In today’s issue, we’ll look at entomophagy, an eco-friendly practice of incorporating more edible insects into your diet.

Plus, we look at some of the gear that has stood up against the ravages of many camping and hiking trips, as well as a real quick reminder of just how massive wolves can be up close.

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A Beginner’s Guide To… Eating More Insects

Ants, crickets, and mealworms, oh my! Even the bravest outdoors enthusiasts often don’t consider chowing down on insects on the daily, but perhaps they should. In the United States, entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects, is still largely relegated to the world of reality television, including the survivalist show I Survived Bear Grylls, but that’s slowly starting to change.

Whether you’re motivated by the eco-consciousness of consuming creepy-crawlers or simply into the novelty of trying out insect-rich cuisine, this guide will help you navigate the benefits of protein-packed bugs and how to introduce them to your diet.

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Hotels We Love: Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort has long been a haven for the American elite (think Vanderbilts and Katharine Hepburn), but the historic property is much more than just a place for people-watching. Located in the Sonoran desert just under the Santa Catalina mountains, this upscale resort is Arizona through and through, making it an amazing place to lay out in the sun or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment before heading back to your suite or casita. With restaurants on-site that receive ingredients from the home-grown organic garden, this experience couldn’t be any more Southwestern.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Zion NP

Zion National Park is spectacular. So spectacular, in fact, that millions of people visit it each and every year. The towering red sandstone cliffs within Zion are a perfect example of the stunning diversity within the U.S. National Parks.

You can go to Zion to challenge yourself with dangerous hikes or daring rock climbs, to wade through the Virgin River and shimmy between slot-canyon walls in the Narrows, or to simply take your time and gawk at the scenery. You can even just show up, hang out at the lodge, and ride the shuttle around.

Whether you’re a Zion-lover or a soon-to-be visitor, here are five things you may not have known about Zion National Park.

Viral Video Serves as an Alarming Reminder of How Massive Wolves Are

“I always wondered how big they were, but wisely, I’ve not been so close in the wild.”

A recent video shared on social media serves as a good reminder of how massive wolves really are.

I’m an Outdoor-Gear Tester. These Products Have Stood the Test of Time

One of our writers recently took a look back at the gear she’s reviewed over the years and shares some of her tried and true selections.

“Here are a few of those reality good things—some of my all-time favorites. These jackets, shoes, backpacks, and accessories aren’t new—and that’s what makes them great. In many cases, I’ve been traveling with these things for five or more years, walking hundreds if not thousands of miles. If they weren’t so durable, I’d wear them straight into the ground. But in spite of being shoved into and pulled out of backpacks and suitcases for years on end, these items are still going strong.”

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