The cereus cactus is found in the deserts of the Caribbean, Central America, and the Western United States. The name Cereus in Latin means "torch." Torch is a perfect word to describe the appearance of this tall plant. If lost in the desert, you would be fortunate to find a cereus, because the plant can be used both as a source of food and water. read more
You can encounter a wide variety of spiders in Arizona. Hikers will especially run across spiders and should be aware of the most common species as well as the most venomous and dangerous. Knowing how to identify the most frequently se… read more
People have used edible plants for hundreds of years as food sources, medicine and seasoning. Every state produces wild plants that can be used as food and the southwestern state of Texas has wild edible plants that grow in various pla… 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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