Sun Lakes, Ariz., is a town for active adults over the age of 40. This retirement area has five country clubs and communities to choose from. These clubs offer many outdoor activities for the residents or visitors. Swimming, fishing, hiking, bicycling, tennis and golfing are a few of the activities available when at these clubs. These clubs have amenities th… read more
If Mesa, Arizona, had an official bird, it would be the "Snow Bird." That's the nickname longtime residents have given retirees who "migrate" there to escape the cold, returning to their home states when Mesa's summer temperatures near 110 degrees F. Today's "Snow Birds" are active creatures, so luxury retirement communities have responded with amenities to… read more
Virtually anyone can rock climb safely for fitness or training using traverse rock-climbing wall activities. The safest traverse walls feature a well-padded and even landing surface to reduce potential injury from falling. Get started with a safe climbing wall at an indoor climbing gym, playground, school, or park. read more
Springfield, the state capital of Illinois, is located in Sangamon County. Lake Springfield is in the greater Springfield region, providing opportunities for fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. In the winter, visitors enjoy ice skating and cross-country skiing. There are no real resorts or hotels surrounding the lake itself, but several are under five… read more
Bike trailers serve many purposes. You can cycle around your normal routes while carrying a pet in the carrier to enhance your fitness workout. Choose from many style models with features that focus on quick and easy handling. read more
According to Georgia State Parks, "Tallulah Gorge is 2 miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep." Hikers have to have a permit to hike the rim trails (limit of 100 per day). You can walk the suspension bridge, 80 feet above the gorge. The… read more
Robeline is a tiny village in Western Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It is right in the middle of Creole country. Its Cane River region features some of the South's oldest plantation homes along the 32-mile oxbow-shaped Cane River L… 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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