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Fuel your next adventure with a delicious homemade trail mix! Celebrate National Trail Mix Day with the perfect blend of nuts, seeds, and treats.
It's time to get your snack on with National Trail Mix Day on August 31st! Trail mix has been around for centuries, providing a delicious and nutritious combination of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and other tasty treats. Originally used by American Indians and explorers as an energy-boosting snack during long journeys in the wilderness, trail mix is now enjoyed all over the world as a healthy way to satisfy hunger pangs.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1590s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Native American Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Indians created a version of trail mix, known as Pemmican, consisting of dried meat, animal fat, and berries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adirondack Trail Mix</div><div class='timeline-text'>Horace Kephart, a writer and outdoorsman, shared a recipe of nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate in his 1906 camping guidebook.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Gorp" Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trail mix gains popularity amongst hikers and scouts, often referred to as "Gorp" (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Trail Mix Commercialization</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercially packaged trail mix is introduced by Harmony Foods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Trail Mix in Space</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trail mix becomes a popular snack for astronauts on space missions due to its nutrient-rich, non-perishable nature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Trail Mix Day Declared</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Trail Mix Day is officially recognized and is celebrated every year on August 31st.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own trail mix</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your favorite ingredients such as nuts, dried fruits, cereal, and chocolate chips and create your very own trail mix. Get creative with the combinations!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack up a bag of your homemade trail mix and hit the trails. Enjoy the fresh air and scenery while snacking on your favorite snacks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake trail mix cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your trail mix to use in the kitchen by baking cookies with it. Add some to your favorite cookie recipe or find one specifically designed for trail mix.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a trail mix tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a fun afternoon of tasting different types of trail mix. Ask them to bring their favorite recipes or store bought mixes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go camping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out into nature with friends or family and pack plenty of trail mix for the journey. Enjoy roasting marshmallows around the campfire while snacking on your favorite snacks.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trail mix is a healthy snack</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's packed with beneficial nutrients like proteins, fiber and vitamins that will keep you energized throughout the day. Most mixes contain a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits and chocolate for an added boost of sweetness. Plus, it's relatively low in calories and can be customized to suit your specific dietary needs!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trail mix is an easy snack to take with you</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're going for a hike or just tackling errands around town, trail mix is an easy snack to bring along. It's lightweight and doesn't require any special preparation or ingredients. Just grab a handful and go - no mess, and no fuss!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trail Mix is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it: trail mix tastes great! You get a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors that tantalize your taste buds. Plus, you may even find yourself craving it more than other snacks out there - it's so good that one handful often isn't enough!</p></div></div>
National Trail Mix Day is celebrated on August 31 every year. In 2024 National Trail Mix Day will occur on a Saturday.
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