As you stroll through the streets past herbal medicine shops, pagodas and brightly decorated storefronts, you may feel like you're in Asia; however, this can all be found in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood. Only a few blocks from the beach-side walking trails of Lake Michigan, the area, not surprisingly, is home to a number of Chinese restaurants where you… read more
Nevada's vast and varied terrain holds a variety of wild edible plants. It is best to familiarize yourself with them if you plan on venturing into the outdoors on a trekking adventure. In a survival situation you will need to know what… read more
Finding fun things for kids to do in Los Angeles is a treat. This sunshine-loving city has some fascinating places to explore. When you need a break from all of the star-studded attractions of Hollywood, like the Walk of Fame or Chinat… 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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