Arlington sits squarely across the Potomac River from the District of Columbia, making it a great base for exploring the sights of that popular destination. However, it's as a base for the city's outdoor destinations that Arlington and its hotels truly shine. It offers easy access to Great Falls Park, as well as the nature preserve at Roosevelt Island. Acros… read more
Arlington, Virginia has been described as both the smallest big city and the largest small town in the country. It earned this reputation by cultivating a hometown atmosphere, amidst many upscale attractions and important landmarks. There are many opportunities for walking and hiking amid all of the military museums, cemeteries and important landmarks. Once… read more
Arlington is one of the northern Virginia suburbs near Washington, D.C. While it's a popular destination both for tourists (who come to visit the Arlington National Cemetery as well as the various other sites and monuments in the area) and business travelers, those visiting Arlington have plenty of recreational choices in the city and surrounding areas. A tr… read more
Located between Fort Worth and Dallas, Arlington, TX, mixes Southern charm with cosmopolitan sophistication. The seventh-largest city in Texas, Arlington is home to professional football and baseball teams, theme parks, the U.S. Bowling Congress, several colleges, and one of the largest community theaters in the nation. The city supplies a multitude of activ… read more
The city of Arlington, Va., is the location of numerous Washington, D.C., tourist sites and museums. In Arlington, visitors will find Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Iowa Jima Memorial, the Air Force Memorial and the USMC War Memorial. Arlington is separated from Washington by the Potomac River. There are many hotels around the Arlington area for… read more
For outdoor enthusiasts, Arlington, Texas offers the Richard Greene Linear Park and the River Legacy Park. The Richard Greene Linear Park is conveniently located near the Texas Rangers Ballpark, formerly called Rangers Stadium. This pa… read more
A northern suburb of Chicago, horse race fans know Arlington Heights as the home of the Arlington Park Race Track and its Breeder's Cup qualifying event, the Arlington Million. Arlington Heights is a predominantly residential "bed… read more
A business district in Arlington, Va., Rosslyn is within a stone's throw of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Whereas Georgetown is populated with historical townhouses and elegant boutiques, Rosslyn is modern and almost impersonal with… read more
With walkable neighborhoods, eleven convenient metro transportation stops, state of the art theaters, Bohemian cafes, 36 miles of multi-use trails, 50 miles of connecting bicycle routes and several wooded oases throughout the city, Arl… read more
Most tourists come to Washington to visit the White House, the monuments and the Smithsonian. Surprisingly though, the nation's capital offers ample activities for outdoor enthusiasts as well, from kayaking on the Potomac to hiking thr… read more
Located in Cook County, the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, offers outdoor enthusiasts the 3,700-acre Cook County Busse Woods Forest Preserve. The preserve features several miles of hiking and biking trails and… read more
The Grand River splits the small town of Paris, Ontario, in two and provides a variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, including rafting, boating and fishing. Nearby are bicycle trails, golf courses venues for bird watching.… read more
Six Flags over Texas is a fun-filled amusement park that the entire family will enjoy. There are several rides you should be sure to ride while at the park. The Runaway Mine Train was the world's first tubular steel roller coaster. R… read more
Arlington, VT is located between the Taconic and Green mountain ranges. Visitors to the area enjoy taking in the natural beauty of the mountainous region. Popular leisure activities include exploring the Green Mountain National Park an… read more
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is part of the Dallas--Fort Worth Metroplex and is the largest domed stadium in the world, featuring a retractable roof. The completed multi-purpose stadium launched in May 2009 and features a seati… read more
Set in the mountains within minutes of the Allegheny National Forest, Cook Forest State Park and the Oil Creek State Park where visitors can hike, bike and observe wildlife, Fryburg is quaint Pennsylvanian town that offers visitors a s… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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