Among outdoor enthusiasts, San Mateo is best known for Coyote Point Park, a 670-acre park complex with long stretches of scenic bay trails, steep cliffs and rocky beaches. Away from the beach, popular activities include fishing, biking and hiking and at the beach, swimming, windsurfing and kayaking activities abound. There are several hotels to choose from i… read more
Situated in the Bow Valley in the province of Alberta, Canmore is surrounded by several breathtaking natural wonders, like the world-famous Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. This town is also home to the Canmore Nordic Centre, which offers outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snow tubing. Used to hosting international annual ev… read more
Known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, this town on the shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba is also a destination for migrating Beluga whales in summer. Churchill's diverse geography, where boreal forests, coastal estuaries, taigas and tundra meet, is the perfect setting for its famous aurora borealis. After a day of dog sledding, ice fishing, kayaking,… read more
Glasgow is known as a major European financial center as well as for Glasgow Cathedral, the Winter Gardens and its Gallery of Modern Art. Outdoor enthusiasts also flock to Glasgow to canoe and kayak on the River Clyde and to hike the Munros of the Trossachs. Climb Ben Nevis, walk along the coastal walks at Torridon, or hike the Crianlarich Hills. Back in Gla… read more
Houghton Lake, Michigan, approximately three hours northwest of Detroit, rests on the banks of Houghton Lake, Michigan's largest inland lake. This site is ideal for fishing and boating excursions. Nearby Higgins Lake facilitates winter activities, such as cross-country skiing. Houghton Lake also is within 30 minutes of Roscommon State Forest Park, which has… read more
If you're planning your next beach vacation and are left wondering what there is for your kids to do, remember that there are actually numerous water activities that kids can get involved in, many requiring very little equipment and tr… read more
Sure, there are Disneyland, Hollywood, Universal Studios and more, but if you want to stick to the outside and indulge in some educational activities when you're in Los Angeles, Calif., there are some excellent opportunities awaiting y… read more
Spring Hill Lake, Azalea City Golf Course, and West Mobile County Park are just a few of the attractions that await you in Mobile, Alabama. Canoeing, golfing, deep sea fishing and kayaking activities are plentiful around the city, as a… 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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