The Gig Harbor Peninsula in Washington offers an array of outdoor activities for visitors on land and on the water. During the summer, Gig Harbor is an ideal site for water sports such as sailing and kayaking, while other popular outdoor activities include hiking, biking and jogging. read more
Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington with a population of nearly 200,000 residents in 2009. Recreational opportunities include boating at Point Defiance Marina, scuba diving at Titlow Beach and Park, and hiking at Tacoma Nature Center. Mt. Rainier National Park is 40 miles southeast of Tacoma and downhill skiing is available 70 miles to the east at… read more
Gig Harbor is a waterfront community located on a peninsula at the southern tip of Puget Sound, linked by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to the city of Tacoma. Boating and other aquatic activities are popular in Gig Harbor and six golf courses are in close proximity. Nineteen parks are operated by the city, including 16-acre Wilkinson Farm Park with wildlife and… read more
Camping outdoors can be more enjoyable with your pet. Just like humans, pets need protective shelters to shield them from the harsh elements of the outdoors. There are many camping tents available in the market for pets. To determine which one is most appropriate for your pet, consider factors such as tent size, comfort features and durability. read more
Incorporating synthetic glow-in-the-dark fly-tying materials into basic fly patterns is effective for fly fishing in low light conditions, at night and in dark, murky waters. Use a flashlight to charge the materials before beginning to fish to increase the materials' glow. Recharge the materials every 10 minutes to ensure that the fly continues to glow in th… read more
During the summer and fall months in the Pacific Northwest, where plentiful sunshine replaces the typical abundance of rain, there are plenty of festivals and outdoor events for people's enjoyment. From the annual Seafair each summer… 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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