Bend is the largest city in central Oregon, and is surrounded by National Forest Service Land. Smith Rocks, which has some of the hardest rock climbs in the world, is just 25 miles north of Bend, while Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort is only 21 miles west, in Deschutes National Forest. Because it is such an outdoor-oriented place, Bend has plenty of RV camping for v… read more
Bend, Texas, is located in the central portion of the state and is part of the greater Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metroplex. The Colorado River runs near Bend. The area is known for its pecan industry and has opportunities for fishing, b… read more
Wichita Falls is a mid-size city in the northeast corner of the Texas panhandle. The Hotter-N Hell Hundred is held in Wichita Falls each year and is one of the larger century (100-mile distance) bicycle rides in the country. The city'… read more
The town of Burkburnett, Texas, started as ranch owned by Samuel "Burk" Burnett, who later sold it to developers. They created a small town and named it after Burnett, at the suggestion of Teddy Roosevelt. It later became an oil boomto… read more
Bend, Oregon is one of the premier recreation towns in Oregon. Thousands of visitors year round head to this region for hiking, rafting, fishing and skiing among the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range. The summer months offer roc… 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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