Clear Lake, Calif., two hours drive from San Francisco in California's Lake County, has been called the "Bass Capital of the World." Hiking, fishing, boating, biking and cross-country skiing are popular activities in this quiet corner of the state. The area also is home to vineyards, wineries and farm stands selling fresh fruit and produce. read more
Clear Lake, Texas, is a small community outside the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. As its name suggests, Clear Lake is on the shores of a lake, Lake Lavon. Bass fishing and boating can be found at Lake Lavon, as well as water skiing and swimming. Nearby attractions include Six Flags Amusement Park, and the boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and museums of D… read more
Clear Lake State Park is a popular recreation area on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in California, and is bordered by Mendocino National Forest on its northern side and the town of Clear Lake on its southern side. Clear Lake is located northwest of Sacramento. Popular recreation activities include swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking. Camping p… read more
Webster, Texas, is located nearly on the Gulf of Mexico in southeast Texas. Webster is about an hour drive from Houston and is located on Clear Lake. The area is popular among snowbirds from the north for its hot-and-humid climate. There are many area attractions--including the Challenger Memorial Park--as well as abundant hiking around Clear Lake. read more
Garland, Texas, is home to more than 2,500 acres of park land and sits close to two large lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard and Lavon Lake. Most of the campsites serving the area are clustered around Lavon Lake, providing exceptional opportunities for many forms of boating and waterborne recreation. read more
Galveston offers a myriad of beachside and waterway outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Kayaking and birding along the Galveston Bay and bicycling along waterfront paths are available on Galveston Island thro… read more
Seabrook is a small town just southeast of Houston. The Seabrook area provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming and kayaking. There are several area parks where families can gather for picnics,… 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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