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  • Backcountry Camping Tips

    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 and secluded areas of our national forests. However it requires some advanced camping sk… read more

  • About Backcountry Camping

    Backcountry camping involves traveling to a remote location and preparing a campsite for shelter. The backcountry is often reached by traveling along unmarked paths and roads. Making sure the right supplies are brought along will ensure a successful trip. read more

  • Backcountry Camping Food Ideas

    Backcountry cooking can be one of the most difficult kinds of camp cooking, mainly because it requires the cook to work with limited, backpacked-in utensils and few ingredients. Most of the time, space and the amount of food you can bring are very limited. There are, however, ways to spice it up with extras that nature can provide, and packing and cooking te… read more

  • Rocky Mountain National Park Backcountry Camping

    Rocky Mountain National Park, a popular backpacking destination, protects some of the most spectacular scenery in the lower 48 states: the plateaus and glacially scoured peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Prospective wilderness visitors should peruse the excellent backpacking information on the Rocky Mountain National Park website (see Resources) for the… read more

  • Backcountry Camping in Montana

    Montana is a wild and untamed land, with mountains, open grasslands and prairies, rivers, lakes and numerous state and national parks. Montana has opportunities for backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, fishing and camping. Chances of encountering or viewing wildlife such as grizzly bea… read more

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  • Plan a Canoe Camping Trip

    A canoe camping trip combines both a lengthy canoe trip and setting up camp along the way---many times in backcountry settings. When planning the trip, you must consider all weather conditions and pack plenty of food and water for the… read more

  • Keys to Booking a National Park Vacation

    Planning your once-in-a-lifetime camping trip to one of our national parks? Getting your backcountry camping trip planned shouldn't be the most challenging part of your vacation. read more

  • Grand Teton National Park Holiday & Tourism Guide

    Grand Teton National Park is sometimes eclipsed by its northerly neighbor, the more famous Yellowstone. However, among outdoors enthusiasts, it remains incredibly popular. More than half a million people made their way to the park in 2… read more

  • About Camping at Mount Belford

    At 14,197 feet, Mount Belford in Colorado is a mountain peak that is the focal point of the surrounding landscape. One way to enjoy the area is to camp there. There is no public campground in the area so primitive camping is encouraged… read more

  • Facts on Lake Louise in Canada

    Lake Louise is in Alberta, Canada. Its location boasts some of the most pristine mountainous views in the world. Lake Louise is not only a city, but it also is a Lake that has a variety of activities to do in and around the area. read more

  • How to Camp in the Badlands National Park

    Badlands National Park combines the grasslands of the prairie with an arid wasteland of rocky outcroppings and gravel. It poses one of the more exotic and challenging sets of terrain and climate to the outdoors enthusiast. The majesty… read more

  • How to Camp in the Pocono Mountains

    The Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania are a popular and often visited destination, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York. The green mountains offer a variety of well-developed camping options, although back… read more

  • Facts About Tajumulco Mountain in Guatemala

    Guatemala's Tajumulco is an impressive, gigantic peak that stands among the great giants of the Americas. Surprisingly, it is not so well-known among trekkers. It is a great example of an easily accessed high mountain with a peak that… read more

  • Camping in Denali National Park in Alaska

    As the home of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, Denali National Park in Alaska is one of the premier outdoors destinations in the far Northwest. The park is huge, however, and while there are plenty of lovely acco… read more

  • Places to Go Camping in Saskatchewan, Canada

    Saskatchewan offers the most consistent sun in Canada, offering up to 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. This makes it an excellent place for outdoor activities, including lots of winter sports. Saskatchewan offers extensive plains that p… read more

  • List of Campgrounds in Michigan

    Michigan features some of the country's best camping, from its pristine shores along Lake Superior and Lake Michigan to the hardwood forests of the state's interior. Fall brings an eruption of color in Michigan's forests, painting the… read more

  • Texsport Inwood Square Dome Tent Review

    This four-person Texsport Inwood Square Dome tent measures 7 feet by 9 feet, with a 72 inch interior height. Its trail weight is approximately 9 pounds. The rain fly is peaked for maximum rain coverage. The floor is polyethylene, makin… read more

  • How to Camp in the Grand Tetons

    First-time visitors to Grand Teton National Park can never be fully ready for the sight of these majestic mountains with their glaciers, unspoiled lakes and diverse ecosystems. Whether you prefer staying in a developed campground or go… read more

  • Camp Kitchen Supply List

    An otherwise great camping trip can become a nightmare if you aren't prepared to make good food. Weight and efficiency are very important elements when it comes to creating a camp kitchen, and today's manufacturers make stoves and cook… read more

  • Back Country Camping in Kentucky

    With the Appalachian Mountains on the east, several of the nation's great rivers flowing through its west, and rolling Bluegrass country and caves in the middle, Kentucky offers plenty of activities for outdoors-lovers of all stripes.… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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