Backpacking with a dog can introduce a whole new level of enjoyment and bonding to the pet-human relationship--or it can be an awful hassle. Believe it or not, the outcome ultimately depends more on you than on your dog. Your dog can't pack a first aid kit, food or water for himself. Your dog can't select dog-friendly hikes well within his own capabilities,… read more
Traveling can be one of the greatest experiences in life. However, with the excitement and planning of a trip, it is common to overlook safety. Implementing a plan into the itinerary of an upcoming adventure will help to ensure safety while keeping the trip an enjoyable experience. read more
If you are backpacking, hiking or find yourself stranded in the heat of the day, you will need to be able to make a quick shade tent. Otherwise, you run the chance of becoming dehydrated, sunburned or even having a heat stroke. Making a quick and simple shade tent is relatively easy and you should already have all the supplies needed in your backpack. read more
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If you intend to go solo tent camping on your own, make sure you let someone know where you are setting up camp, as well as when you are leaving, and when you should be back. If your plans change after you leave, let someone know. Going camping on your own can be an effective way to commune with nature, get away from the stress of the modern world or just en… read more
Careful hiking planning is imperative when outdoor temperatures are elevated. Warm days and sunny skies complicate trail excursions by increasing the risk of dehydration, sunburn and heat stroke. read more
Hiking offers enjoyable outdoor exercise that is often a meditative, relaxing experience. However, hikers should take caution while out on a trail as dangers are abundant, including lack of preparation, animal encounters and unforeseen… read more
The great outdoors can easily become the deadly outdoors in Arizona. While some parts of the state do remain cooler, many areas are hot, hot, hot. An ongoing joke is that folks use oven mitts to open car doors in parts of Arizona, and… read more
Crisis situations during a camp out almost always require you to break camp and take the affected member of your group to seek medical treatment. You can better his odds of a speedy recovery by learning how to handle common emergency s… 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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