I hiked the Appalachian Trail with my family of 4. We ran out of water on the second day and faced a dire situation.

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Victoria Marie Lees and her children hiking with backpacks and blankets
The author (far right) and her two children while on a hiking trip.

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How to find water when you're lost in the desert

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Brown sand and some shrubs under a blue sky in the Clark County Desert
The hot sun and arid climate can make finding water imperative in the desert.

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