Union City, New Jersey, has much to offer the active, sports-minded tourist---namely the Alameda Creek Trail, which extends from the hills to the bay. It's the perfect spot for hiking and cycling. Union City is also a great place for lovers of authentic Cuban cuisine. read more
A long day of mountain biking in Laguna Beach or hiking in Lake Forest might leave a person hungry. But if you're driving home south on Interstate 5 and then east on route 78 and catch yourself near Vista, California, then at least you know there's several solid pizza restaurant options to fill you up until you arrive at your destination. read more
Located in the eastern part of Oklahoma known as "Green Country," Bixby gives you easy access to the urban center of Tulsa as well as popular camping and outdoor activities at Lake Fort Gibson and Lake Eufaula. A day of hiking around the lake is enough to work up anyone's appetite. If you're craving pizza, several local joints in Bixby will give you a memora… read more
When compared to a simple dome tent, the Columbia Cougar Flats II can seem a bit intimidating, with its mass of material and more than a dozen poles. Fortunately, the process itself is quite straightforward, if a bit more time consuming than other tents. Just stick with the color coding and the tent will be up in no time. read more
If you must leave the great city of Chicago for one of its thriving suburbs, it should be on the condition that you do not have to sacrifice those things that made and continue to make Chicago a mecca for food lovers. One of these is pizza. In the western suburb of Batavia, you may be well out of the shadow of the Willis Tower, but you're still just minutes… read more
The northern pike is a predatory fish renowned for its sharp teeth. In North America, the pike is found throughout most of Canada and across the northern portion of the U.S. as far west as Montana. It is a close relative to fish such a… read more
Most of the species of fish swimming the waters of Costa Rica are the same found in other North American waters. Anglers visiting the country will find a wealth of opportunities when fishing for gamefish both large, small and billed. W… read more
Montgomery County, Maryland borders metro Washington, DC, yet this suburban area still has a wide range of outdoor activities to offer the nature lover. Go camping in Cabin John Regional Park, ride the trails at Wheaton Regional Park o… read more
Bridgeton, New Jersey is located in Cumberland County, and is home to Bridgeton Park, which has over 1,000 acres of preserved forests. Whether you bike or hike the various trails or go fishing in one of two freshwater lakes, there's pl… read more
Grumman is one of the leading manufacturers of canoes. All Grumman boats are designed to provide the maximum amount of stability and maneuverability in the water. The canoes feature aluminum construction for better durability and are c… read more
The game fish species in the waters of North America include members of the genus Esocidae, or the pike family, of which the chain pickerel is one. The Percidae family, the perches, has the yellow perch among its species, another sough… read more
The Northern Pike is a carnivorous fish common to the northern hemisphere, called the Pike in Britain and Jack Fish in Canada. They swim both brackish and freshwater, are often an olive green color with spots as adults and stripes as j… read more
Hamden, Connecticut, according to the town's official site, is a "lovely community of neighborhoods...with a landscape rich in hills and walking trails, and an abundance of shops and restaurants." Although Hamden's Asian demographic, 3… read more
Largemouth bass are found in many freshwater rivers, lakes and streams in Tampa, Florida. This popular game fish is olive green and is marked by a series of dark, blotches along its flank. There are numerous quality bass fishing in the… read more
Steelhead trout are native to the Pacific Northwest. They are olive green and speckled with reddish stripes down their sides. They migrate through rivers in Washington to the ocean in "runs" or groups within the official steelhead seas… read more
The name winter flounder comes from the fish's tendency to migrate during the winter to shallower water. Winter flounder are flat and both eyes are located on one side of their head. The fish's color depends on the type of bottom where… read more
Chain pickerel and northern pike are closely related members of the pike family. The fish look very similar in appearance and also have similar habitat preferences and hunting techniques. The differences are mainly in size, markings an… 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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