Although Phoenix is largely regarded as a metropolitan area, there are numerous activities available for outdoor enthusiasts. Phoenix boasts several championship golf courses, municipal parks, hiking trails and mountain biking courses. There are also numerous outdoor amusement parks such as Enchanted Island and Jeepers. You can enjoy panoramic views of the d… read more
Escondido, California, is more than the hometown of the famed San Diego Wild Animal Park. Just north of San Diego skyscrapers, this small north county city is ideal for anyone looking for a relaxing weekend spent at the beach or strenuous activity spent climbing, hiking or biking up nationally recognized mountains. Escondido is ideal for the family with Lego… read more
Located on the banks of Lake Michigan, South Haven is a popular destination for hiking, biking, boating, fishing and outdoor scenery. The area has wineries, fine dining and an active nightlife. Bike trails in South Haven will lead through beach areas with views of Lake Michigan, along the black river and through the forests of southern Michigan. read more
Priest Lake is located in one of the five areas that make up the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Some of the RV parks serving the small communities of the region offer accommodations that straddle the gap between the conveniences of town and access to trails. Others provide a range of water recreation possibilities or sit in the heart of national park land… read more
Bike pace can be calculated in two ways: Either minutes per mile (or kilometer) or miles (or kilometers) per hour. How you calculate your pace--and which pace you aim for--will depend on whether you're cycling for sprints or endurance races. Consider this: The winning times for the 2003 through 2006 Tour de France all averaged between 25 and 26 mph. If you w… read more
Beijing is a city that is full of life, adventure and beauty. By blending traditional values with contemporary luxury, Beijing has created a culture all its own. With large, intricately designed parks, traditional gardens, vast plazas,… read more
Steeped in ancient architecture and old-world charm, yet full of technology and sophistication, Beijing is an adventurous traveler's dream destination. With intricately designed gardens and parks, numerous museums, monuments, historic… read more
Located in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, Gaylord is an area surrounded by natural beauty. It is also home to a variety of bicycling trails. Whether you seek the smooth, easy sailing of a Rails to Trails conversion or a rugged… read more
Statesville, North Carolina is a small town in Iredell County, near the foothills of the North Carolina Mountains. In town, Lake Norman State Park offers swimming, kayaking, canoeing and a mountain bike course, or you can take day-long… read more
Lake Fork Reservoir is a large body of water east of Dallas. The lake is surrounded by towns that sit adjacent to the water or place travelers less than 5 miles of the shoreline. The local campgrounds often provide access to the water,… 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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