Manitou Springs is famous for its location at the foot of Pikes Peak, North America's most visited mountain. This eclectic and funky town is close to numerous stupendous hiking trails, including the 13-mile-long trail to the summit of Pike's Peak. Biking is popular in the area, as well as river rafting, swimming and horseback riding. Manitou Springs itself i… read more
Manitou Springs, Colorado, is located in between Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods. The area is well-known for its many mineral springs, which are supplied with water from melted snow off of Pike's Peak. Aside from the abundance of sh… read more
Nestled between Pikes Peak and The Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a magical, spiritual little mountain town. Even its name means "spirit" in Native American. Rock climbers, hikers and geology buffs flock here for the… 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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