Chicago, Illinois seems to be a city made for kayaking. Historic waterways full of beautiful plant life, birds and small animals and the dramatic Chicago skyline provide kayakers with the best of the modern and natural worlds. Numerous calm lagoons are popular practice places for beginning kayakers and local kayak instructors offer many programs on the Chica… read more
The sport of canoeing is increasing in popularity in California. There are many different places to canoe in California that offer a fun ride with a beautiful atmosphere. California has a huge State and National Park System that consis… read more
Marquette is a town of about 400 people in northwest Iowa. The town sits on the Mississippi River directly across from Prairie du Chien, Wis., and is surrounded by popular parks and recreational sites, including Effigy Mounds National… read more
The Golden State of California is an ecologically diverse and varied state. From the hundreds of miles of Pacific coastline and many state and national parks, there are limitless opportunities for outdoor activities. California also is… 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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