Feeding wild animals is never a good idea for backpackers and campers; not only is the practice often unhealthy for the animals from a nutritive standpoint, but it tends to promote tense confrontations. Bears, catholic in their diet and enormously powerful, can become dangerous if they associate human beings with low-effort meals. Backpackers, who more than… read more
ALICE stands for All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment and is a backpack system developed by the U.S. Army for infantry use in the early 1970s. Having undergone continuous modifications, it remains in use today. ALICE w… read more
The Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska bears a carved-out glacier landscape that boasts fresh waters, tall mountains, valleys and unspoiled dense forest. There are many sights and wildlife to see and observe at this park and p… read more
Bears need not deter you from bringing quality foods into the backcountry. Camping in bear country requires knowledge and specialized equipment such as bear-proof canisters to prevent larcenous bruins from eating your lunch. 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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