The Southwestern United States is sunny most of the time. Its architecture is distinctive, and its history encompasses Native American, Hispanic, Spanish explorers and settlers' wagon trains. There are mountains, canyons, dry rivers, torrents, farmland, odd plant life, cities and desert. It is an ideal destination for a vacation. read more
A good internal-frame backpack will transfer 80 percent or more of the weight on your back directly to the hips and legs, allowing a backpacker to carry huge loads without injuring her back. In order to achieve this weight transference, the backpack must be properly sized. A general guide to backpack size can be made with a simple backpack measurement. The n… read more
Rocky Mountain National Park, a popular backpacking destination, protects some of the most spectacular scenery in the lower 48 states: the plateaus and glacially scoured peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Prospective wilderness visitors should peruse the excellent backpacking information on the Rocky Mountain National Park website (see Resources) for the… read more
Camping tents are an outdoors person's home away from home--they are a respite from the day's adventures and a shelter from the weather, and few things can ruin a trip like a bad tent. The best tents for camping are roomy, easy to set up and are made with strong, lightweight materials that don't let in the elements or add a significant amount of weight to a… read more
When you are backpacking or hiking in the back country or along a trail, staying light on your feet is essential. With so many ups and downs along the way, being light on your feet will help you climb high peaks and scale low valleys. Whether you're heading to one of the many trails in and around the Appalachian Mountains or a trail in your state, explore th… read more
Honolulu's Waikiki Beach is one of the best places in Hawaii for surfing, wind surfing and snorkeling. There are also plenty of places to scuba dive. And if you're not into water activities, there are many other ways to have outdoor fu… 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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