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Deal with Rangers on Public Lands

Whether you're heading to the White Mountain National Forest for a day hike or you're on the final leg of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, chances are you'll encounter a park ranger along the way. Park rangers have an undeserved reputation for being difficult to deal with. The truth is that they're hard-working folks striving to protect outdoor enthusiasts an… read more
How to Become a Park Ranger

Becoming a park ranger has a lot to offer for those who want to combine the outdoors with a little law enforcement, because that is what many park rangers are: policemen and conservationists. The idea of working and even sometimes living in a park, as rangers often do, appeals to many. However, becoming a ranger isn't easy. It requires appropriate education… read more
How to Become a Park Ranger in New Jersey

There are two routes open to becoming a park ranger in New Jersey, due to the presence of two separate park systems: the state park system and the national park service (NPS). The New Jersey State Park equivalent of the Park Ranger is the Conservation Officer. Although the two job paths overlap in general terms, each is special in its own way and deserves se… read more
How to Become a National Park Ranger

National Park Rangers are charged with many duties inside of a national park, but most of all they are responsible for the safety and security of those using the parks. Additionally, rangers may serve as naturalists and be associated with information and fee collection activities as well as law enforcement. read more
Requirements for Forest Rangers

The U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service employ park rangers as well as a wide range of scientists, technicians and administrative professionals. read more

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Camping in Arches National Park

Arches National Park is one of the many striking preserves of the Colorado Plateau, a vast region of slickrock, tableland, and mountains in the southwestern U.S. The park features a multitude of natural sandstone formations, including… read more
Edible Wild Plants in Alberta

Foraging for wild edibles is a peaceful, tasty way to connect with the natural world--not to mention eating for free. Alberta, Canada has hundreds of beautiful wild plants, some of which are great to eat. Be 100 percent sure of what yo… read more
Minnesota Fishing Laws

Minnesota lakes are filled with bass, bluegill, carp, walleye, trout, catfish, pike, and even alligator gars, and Minnesotans enjoy salmon fishing in Lake Superior and the Poplar River and fishing for rainbow trout in Big Watab Lake, t… read more
How to Camp in the Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park combines the grasslands of the prairie with an arid wasteland of rocky outcroppings and gravel. It poses one of the more exotic and challenging sets of terrain and climate to the outdoors enthusiast. The majesty… read more
Denali National Park Tours

Denali National Park and Preserve restricts private automobile entry. See the sights by bus or by air on a narrated tour. Though you can climb Denali on your own, a guided expedition gives you the expert edge. read more
Education Requirements for a Forest Ranger

What most people think "forest rangers" do is often actually done by park rangers, working for the U.S. Forest Service or the National Park Service. "Forest ranger" is a casual term but not a technical job title. There are several requ… read more
List of Airports in Colorado

There are few states that offer as much to see and do in the great outdoors as Colorado. From hiking and whitewater rafting in the summer months to Colorado's incredible ski culture, the state is a nature lover's dream. While Colorado… read more
Alcatraz Tours in San Francisco

Alcatraz isn't just one of the world's most notorious former prisons, it's also one of San Francisco's top tourist destinations, with up to 1.4 million visitors per year, according to the National Park Service. Tours of "the rock" can… read more
Tourism Information for the City of New York

About 47 million people visited New York City in 2008, making it the No. 1 spot for tourism spending, $30 billion in the United States, according to NYC & Co. Get outdoors to take in the city's attractions by water, trail, bike an… read more
Mountain Bike Trails Near Higgins Lake in Michigan

Higgins Lake is in northern Michigan, near the cities of Grayling and Roscommon. Two state parks are located on Higgins Lake and are appropriately named North Higgins Lake State Park and South Higgins Lake State Park. Although both of… read more
Motels in Hagerstown, Maryland

Hagerstown, Maryland offers outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs a wealth of recreational opportunities. The Whitetail Resort Ski located 17 miles from downtown Hagerstown offers visitors the opportunity to ski and enjoy wintertime sp… read more
Cheapest Hotels in Manassas, VA

Manassas, Virginia, is home to two national parks that mix outdoor activities with history. The Prince William Forest Park has 37 miles of hiking and 21 miles of biking trails in its 15,000 acres. Evidence from 10,000 years of history… read more
Campgrounds at Big Bend National Park, Texas

The Big Bend National Park has 800,000 acres of wilderness where one can explore to one's hearts content. However, it is desert and can be very hot in summer, so precautions need to be taken. The park has rivers, mountains and deserts… read more
How to Build a Crib Wall on a Trail

Crib walls are a type of retaining wall built on trails to reduce erosion and stabilize the soil, especially at switch back turns. Crib walls also prevent hikers and mountain bikers from shortcutting the turn and causing damage to the… read more
The Best of Autumn Walks

Take an invigorating walk during the autumn months and view splashes of yellow, orange, red and russet as the leaves change hues before winter tips its hat. The crisp, cool air and and breadth of colors can do wonders for the spirit. L… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

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...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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...
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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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