Escaping for the weekend is easier than you may think. Several Midwest locations provide a spot for you to leave the week behind and explore the natural surroundings of the area. Consider a weekend vacation during the winter, preventing that cabin fever feeling you often get during those long winter months. Jump in the car, drive a few hours and enjoy the fr… read more
The Denali National Park & Preserve is a beautiful national park located in Alaska on 6 million acres of wilderness. The park encompasses Mount McKinley, which is the highest mountain in North America. It was originally dedicated as a wildlife preserve. The park is the home of 39 species of mammals as well as numerous species of birds, plants and fish. F… read more
The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held February 12-28 in Vancouver, Canada. The 2010 games will include 86 sports events from bobsled, luge, and skeleton to speed skating and alpine and Nordic ski events. Many new events were proposed to be included in Vancouver but were ultimately rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Some of the best events… read more
Bethel is 400 air miles from Anchorage, inside the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and on the banks of the Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Bethel is the Kuskokwim River's main port and a hub city for 56 native villages in the area. During the winter, Bethel is perfect for cross country skiing and dog mushing. The city is home to the Kuskokwim 30… read more
Ely is a small town in northeastern Minnesota known for its fishing and as the launching point for trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Visitors to Ely can spend time in a rustic cabin and have direct access to canoe routes, snowmobile trails and miles of marked cross-country ski trails. Fishermen enjoy going after northern pike, walleye, bass,… read more
Kamloops, British Columbia is a gorgeous recreational area, and you'll find nearby resorts for a fun-filled family vacation. The Kamloops area, and the resorts, have something for everyone, including water and snow sports, kids' play a… read more
Maple Grove is a fast growing city of more than 60,000 people located 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Although it has developed into an urban center, Maple Grove offers easy access to some of the Twin Cities' best regional parks for… 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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