The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a device that utilizes signals from satellites to pinpoint your location almost anywhere on earth. While GPS units are very useful and popular with hikers and backpackers, they do not replace the conventional map and compass. read more
The Global Positioning System (GPS) can be found in automobiles, mobile phones and in the backpack of the average hiker. It was once only used by the military, but in a short time this piece of technology has become very prevalent. read more
Swimming, boating, fishing, biking and bird watching are just some of the reasons people visit Salisbury, Maryland. Surrounded by rural countryside, the city sits on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and is just a 30 minute drive to the resort town of Ocean City on the Atlantic Coast. The famous Assateague Island National Seashore is also a 30 minute drive away.… read more
Situated in Marathon County, the village of Rothschild, Wisconsin is in the central part of the state. Visitors and residents enjoy a small-town charm and relaxed way of life. Numerous parks, recreation areas and aquatic centers sprinkle the region. Gaska Park offers a volleyball court, picnic area and a year-round trail system with bridges that provide cros… read more
Houseboat holidays in Vermont open up the New England waters when you are ready for a nautical vacation. Wake up on the water and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes and pure Vermont maple syrup. Take your first cup of the day looking out at the waves of Lake Champlain and the Vermont shoreline. read more
For the hiking enthusiast, each trip is an adventure. For a safe and satisfying excursion, following basic hiking safety rules will assure the trip can be enjoyed without injury or harm. Safety is more than just following through with… read more
Latitude and longitude are fundamental terms in navigation. Their coordinates can be used to determine any point on the globe, and even in the modern era of GPS navigation, the system is still the basic model for telling people where t… read more
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All GPS systems for the car operate with the same technology, employing a series of orbiting satellites to triangulate and locate positions on the Earth's surface with an excellent degree of accuracy. The difference between car system… read more
GPS systems can make navigation a breeze for even the most directionally challenged users. GPS navigation is especially helpful when planning a trip, and learning to plan a route with your GPS system is easy. Programming your route can… read more
Whether you're setting out on a cross-country road trip or simply planning your annual holiday rounds, calculating drive times can take a lot of the stress out of traveling. Fortunately, technology has afforded us numerous ways to map… read more
Jayco brand trailers are available in many makes and models, including pop-ups, fifth wheel style and motor-home campers. Jayco has been in production since 1968, making different campers and various accessories. Personalizing your cam… 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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