Hiking and camping can provide some of the greatest fun you can have in the great outdoors. The quality of your equipment goes a long way to creating either a wonderful experience that you’ll want to repeat or a nightmare that you’d rather forget.

How to choose the right camping and hiking equipment
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(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)—Whether you’re a bicyclist, hiker, nature lover or history buff, Missouri’s Katy Trail State Park offers an opportunity to explore Missouri’s natural beauty and rich history year-round. The long-distance walking and biking trail, winding more than 225 miles through central Missouri, welcomes people of all ages to discover the heart of Missouri. Extensions are planned at both ends of the trail.

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