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  • What to Pack for Yellowstone Backcountry Hiking

    Yellowstone has many unique features that make a backpacking trip exciting and, at times, unpredictable. The grizzly bear has an incredible sense of smell and is very curious, making camp life more complicated than in other regions. Weather can be unpredictable, and sharp temperature shifts can occur even in the middle of summer. Be prepared for these odditi… read more

  • Grizzly Facts

    The grizzly bear is the second largest land carnivore on the North American continent, with only the polar bear larger. The grizzly lives in places that hikers and backpackers may frequent. It is prudent for people who go into the backcountry to acquaint themselves with this formidable animal's habits. Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Alaska have gri… read more

  • Places to Camp in Denali, AK

    Denali Park Village, Alaska, is a small, seasonal tourist village near the entrance to Denali National Park. Locals refer to it as "Glitter Gulch" in reference to the signs and tourist shops festooned throughout the Glen Parks Highway. There is hiking, wildlife observation, whitewater rafting, salmon fishing, mountain biking, backpacking and mountaineering i… read more

  • RV Parks With The Best Scenic Views

    RV touring the nation is a wonderful way of seeing the sights and natural heritage of the country. Traveling from location to location without having to pack and unpack is a benefit of RV travel. Being able to park and enjoy views and vistas most only experience in magazines or nature shows is a benefit of the RV experience. The United States is fortunate in… read more

  • Denali Grizzly Bear Cedar Hotel

    Denali National Park, located in Interior Alaska, encompasses 1,334,200 acres of national preserve, including Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. The preserve includes forest, tundra and glaciers which provide endless opportunities for adventure. Visitors enjoy backpacking, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, fishing and whitewater rafting. A wid… read more

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  • Things to Do in Banff National Park

    Canada's first national park, established in 1885, Banff National Park in Alberta is over 2,500 square miles in area. Banff National Park encompasses a huge section of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and as such provides visitors with inc… read more

  • Facts About Denali National Park

    Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the United States and home to North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley also known as Denali. The 6 million acre park has only one road through it and… read more

  • Bears in the Grand Tetons

    The Grand Tetons are a range of mountains just south of Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. These mountains overlook a valley called Jackson Hole and are as high as 13,770 feet. The area is almost completely wilderness, with forests,… read more

  • Rules in the Kitchen for Outdoor Camping

    Responsible camping begins in the camp kitchen. Cooking in the backcountry can have a large impact on the surrounding environment, so minimizing your footprint at dinner time is essential to good wilderness ethics. The smells of huma… read more

  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    The Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska bears a carved-out glacier landscape that boasts fresh waters, tall mountains, valleys and unspoiled dense forest. There are many sights and wildlife to see and observe at this park and p… read more

  • Banff, Canada Facts

    In beautiful mountainous Banff, Canada, there is fine dining, extreme skiing, climbing and plenty of close hiking. What more could an outdoor traveler ask for? Perhaps a little après ski shopping. Banff has that too. read more

  • Daily Kayaking Tours in Vancouver

    Vancouver, British Columbia, is a city where you can easily connect with the outdoors. The islands, bays and waterways around Vancouver offer ample opportunities to see wildlife, including whales, seals and eagles. One of the best ways… read more

  • RV Parks in Lake Louise, Canada

    Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, is a back-country destination in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock- and ice-climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking,… read more

  • RV Parks Near Flathead Lake, Montana

    Flathead Lake, Montana, is close to Glacier National Park, in the western portion of the state. The lake is fed by the Flathead and Swan Rivers. Visitors to the region can fly-fish, canoe, kayak, hike, rock climb, swim, ski, backpack a… read more

  • About Alaska Wildlife

    According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska possesses one of the smallest lists of endangered and threatened wildlife in the United States. The state's geographic location and lack of human population contributes to thi… read more

  • Fishing in Soldotna, Alaska

    Soldotna, Alaska, is a mid-sized city on the Kenai Peninsula. Soldotna is near many rivers and lakes that have salmon, trout, Dolly Varden and arctic grayling fishing. Soldotna is close to the famous Kenai River, where the king salmon… read more

  • Cabins in Glacier National Park

    Designated as the 10th national park in the United States in 1910, Glacier National Park in Montana offers over 700 miles of trails, guided horseback trips and boat cruises, according to the park's website. Over two million visitors tr… read more

  • What to Use While Fishing in Homer, Alaska

    Homer, Alaska, is "at the end of the road" on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula. Homer is a mid-size city by Alaska standards and is home to a robust commercial and sport fishing industry. Halibut, black cod and five different sp… read more

  • Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters on the Chitina River

    The Chitina River flows through the interior and southcentral portions of Alaska, into the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and down into the Yakutat region. The Chitina flows into a confluence with the Copper River. King, sockeye and… read more

  • Types of Tackle to Use for Fishing King Salmon on the Nushagak River in Alaska

    The Nushagak River flows near Bristol Bay in the southwest portion of Alaska. The region is remote, rugged, wild and requires a bush flight to get to. Each year, the Nushagak sees a king salmon, also known as Chinook, run of over 100,0… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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