Home to Royal Gorge Bridge and Park recreation area, Canon City, Colo., offers a great place to rest after a full day of outdoor recreation. With its close proximity to famed Pikes Peak, beginners and experienced alike find more than enough to keep them busy. From hiking and mountain biking to backpacking, white-water rafting on the Arkansas River and snow-s… read more
Burlington is Vermont's largest city, known for its impressive New England beauty. The college town is on the shores of Lake Champlain. The Burlington region has exceptional outdoor activities including fishing, sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, backpacking and skiing. In addition, Burlington offers shopping, restaurants, concerts and festivals. Burlingto… read more
Roseburg, Oregon, is in the southwest corner of the state and is near the confluence of the north and south forks of the Umpqua River. The nearby Umpqua National Forest allows visitors to the area access to hiking trails, mountain biking and backpacking. River rafters and kayakers can find opportunities on the Umpqua River. Fishermen can try landing salmon,… read more
Pine, Arizona, is a very small community in the central part of the state. Visitors to the region can head north to Sedona, where they can hike the trails in the Oak Creek Canyon and Coconino National Forest. The area around Pine has rock-climbing and bouldering options for those inclined toward vertical outdoor pursuits. Those seeking RV parks in the Page a… read more
Jackson, Wyoming, is a mid-size community at the base of the Teton Mountains. Outdoor recreation abounds in the area surrounding Jackson. Teton Village has lift-access skiing, and within Jackson there is Snow-King ski area, with lift-access slopes right from town. Hiking, mountain biking, and backpacking can be found in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National P… read more
Staying in a bed and breakfast near Gatwick Airport in London is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. All of the small towns with B&Bs around Gatwick Airport are close to Brighton, with its sand, sea and water sports. The South Downs,… read more
Paris is a small city located in northeast Texas, approximately 100 miles outside of Dallas. The city is home to a replica of the Eiffel Tower; however, despite its famous European moniker, the city does not stray from its southwestern… read more
Athens, Ohio, and the surrounding area is a perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast. The area boasts a number of state and national parks--all teeming with activities such as hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Hocking Hills,… read more
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, is a back-country destination in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock- and ice-climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking,… read more
Roseburg, Oregon, is a mid-sized community near Umpqua National Forest. Coos Bay and the Oregon Coast are within a 1-1/2 hour drive from the Roseburg region. Between Umpqua National Forest and the coast, visitors can sea kayak, hike, m… read more
Denali Park Village, Alaska, is a small, seasonal tourist village near the entrance to Denali National Park. Locals refer to it as "Glitter Gulch" in reference to the signs and tourist shops festooned throughout the Glen Parks Highway.… read more
Texas is a vast and varied state. During a visit to Texas, you can see anything from oil fields to surfside resorts. Texas has Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande River, thousands of acres of forest, bayous and major cities. There 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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