Edible wild plants in Florida are nearly everywhere you look, from several varieties of wild plums to the state tree, the cabbage palm. Fruits, trees and flowers all grow in Florida in edible varieties. You can easily fill your plate with a cornucopia of edible wild plants that give a new level of relevance to the phrase "locally grown." read more
Edible wild greens are often harvested in the spring, when the flora of the forest and the fields comes back to life after the dormant winter season. Fresh greens in the wild are an abundant treat as the growing season starts anew, but choices for fresh greens diminish as the summer advances. There are a few good choices for the avid hiker or camper who can… read more
About 60 miles north of Austin, Texas, is Killeen, a city of nearly 117,000. Just outside Killeen is one of the largest Army bases in the world, Fort Hood, which has more than 33,000 inhabitants. The city was founded in 1882 by the Santa Fe Railroad as a shipping station for cotton and cattle. Killeen's wide-open spaces allow for some outdoor adventures on f… read more
Elizabethtown, Ky., lies just off of Interstate 65, less than 50 miles south of Louisville. Indiana's Hoosier National Forest is only 40 miles to the northwest and Mammoth Cave National Park, which contains the world's longest navigated caving system, lies approximately 50 miles to the south. If you are looking for a steak restaurant in Elizabethtown after a… read more
If you're planning a short one- or two-day camping excursion, pack ready-made breakfast burritos for an easy breakfast that you can make in minutes. Most of the prep work is done at your home before you leave, and the rest is done at the campsite. To make this breakfast, you'll need a cooler chilled with ice and a few simple ingredients. Once you arrive at y… read more
Outdoor enthusiasts know Michigan is a great place to explore. For campers, backpackers and day hikers, the state offers a variety of environments to explore. It also offers a wide array of wild plants that can be harvested and eaten w… read more
While a camping trip is no time to begin a reducing diet, there's no sense going fat-wild. You can stay on your healthy eating regimen, whether you're camping in a tent, packing it on your back or cooking in your RV. If you add extra e… read more
Noshing around a campfire or picnic table is one keen pleasure of camping. All too often, the food is uninteresting or occupies most of your vehicle's storage space. Not necessary. Today's dehydrated food products offer taste, variety,… read more
The Philippines offers an outdoor playground filled with activities such as caving, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing and board sailing. Whether you catch a wave in La Union, trek to the heights… read more
Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland and one of the nation's most populous metropolitan areas, but the Baltimore area still offers a number of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. You can go fishing or boating at… read more
In 2002, Rockville, MD decided to accommodate the growing number of suburban skaters (and placate pedestrians) by constructing its own skate park. The City of Rockville Skate Park, which is located in Welsh Park (355 Martins Lane) beh… read more
Hartford, Conn., offers residents and visitors an eclectic blend of attractions. From exploring museums, theaters and cultural centers to a quiet walk in Bushnell Park, the region's oldest public recreational area, there is something f… read more
The area surrounding Indianapolis, Indiana, is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Thousands of trailblazers travel to Indianapolis each year to tackle trails such as Fall Creek and Rivers Edge. After a hard day of adventure, many trailblaz… 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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