The Oregon Trail was the main route followed by travelers to cross North America. From the Missouri River, the trail went through Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon and finished in Washington. Today, visitors can follow parts, or all of the Oregon Trail, stopping at significant landmarks such as Fort Vancouver and Three Island Crossing along the way. read more
Running approximately 2,000 miles from the Missouri River across half of the continent to the Oregon Territory, today the trail ruts of the Oregon Trail are a reminder of the westward expansion that began in 1841. Fur traders, gold hun… read more
Many of us have played the popular Oregon Trail game, or wondered what life must have been like for the pioneers. Visiting the landmarks along their journey can give you a sense of connection with history, as well as some great hiking… 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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