Parks Articles & Videos

• 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 surro… read more

• Darien Lake Information

  Darien Lake is a theme park in New York State. It was originally owned by Six Flags, which operates theme parks throughout the world, but recently came under the ownership of CNL Lifestyle Properties. This popular attraction offers much mor… read more

• Camping in Newquay

  Located on England's west coast, Newquay is one of the United Kingdom's most popular tourist destinations for outdoors enthusiasts. Its seaside location makes it ideal for surfing, and that is why it is the self-proclaimed "Surfing Capital… read more

• Parks in Prince William County, VA

  A sprawling county located about 30 miles to the south and west of Washington, D.C., Prince William can proudly boast of parks brimming with outdoor activities, including fishing, cycling, tennis, soccer and boating on the Potomac River. P… read more

• Caravan Parks in Newquay, Cornwall

  Newquay, Cornwall is located on the southeastern tip of England, near Plymouth, and looks out over the north Atlantic Ocean. There are several RV or caravan parks nearby from which to choose for your stay, so you can stay close to your dest… read more

• Information on the Rio Salado River

  The Rio Salado, also known as the Salt River, is located near several of Arizona's largest cities, including Tempe and Phoenix. Restoration projects have turned areas along the river into hiking and biking trails as well as wildlife habita… read more

• Hotels in Newquay, Cornwall

  Newquay is a holiday town located on the north coast of Cornwall in England. Famous for its surf beaches, including Watergate Bay, Fistral and Tolcarne, Newquay attracts a young and increasingly trendy crowd of visitors. Tourist accommodati… read more

• Motels in Edmundston, NB

  Located in northwestern New Brunswick in Madawaska County, the city of Edmundston shares its borders with Québec and the United States. Edmundston is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains, and the Madawaska River… read more

• Eden Prairie, MN, Hotels

  While Eden Prairie is a bustling suburb of Minneapolis, there also is an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors within city limits. There are 17 lakes--some of which have public swimming beaches--and about 200 miles of sidewalks a… read more

• Hotels in Hyde Park, Cincinnati

  Hyde Park is an upscale neighborhood located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Home to one of the area's oldest shopping areas, the public area is populated by posh boutiques and distinct local restaurants. Outdoor lovers will enjoy a visit to one of t… read more

• Hotels in the Rohnert Park Area

  Located about 50 miles north of San Francisco, Rohnert Park is a city in Sonoma County, Calif. The city's building plan was modeled directly after the northeastern cities of Levittown, Pa., and Levittown, N.Y. It sits about 15 minutes from… read more

• Restaurants in Aronoff, Cincinnati

  Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the Aronoff Center finds itself well-rested among some of the best restaurants this fair city has to offer. The selections range from American to Italian and everything in-between, offering those… read more

• Estes Park Cabins & Cottages

  With miles of hiking trails, beautiful rivers, plentiful fishing, and scenic views, Estes Park, Colorado is a mountain paradise. When it comes to the great outdoors, Estes Park has it all. To complete your mountain vacation, the town has a… read more

• Hotels in Silverdale, Lancashire

  Silverdale boasts breathtaking natural beauty, with its panoramic landscape and a rich diversity of habitats. You are sure to enjoy your nature trip as rich birdlife awaits you in Leighton Moss. During springtime, colorful butterflies dazzl… read more

• Hotels in Woodbridge, Suffolk

  Woodbridge is located on the River Deben in Suffolk and was founded more than 1400 years ago. One of the prettiest towns in the area, with its proximity to Dunwich Heath and Rendlesham Forest, it's a wonderful place for long hikes or cyclin… read more

• Rock on the Range Information

  Rock on the Range is an annual music festival held at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio and more recently has expanded to include shows in Winnipeg, Canada. read more

• Quetico Park Fishing Information

  Fishing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Located along the Boundary Waters, Quetico Provincial Park attracts visitors year-round to enjoy this outdoor playground and fish its bountiful waters. read more

• Lake Conroe Park

  Just one hour's drive north of Houston, the 21,000-acre Lake Conroe is a year-round outdoor destination. Lake Conroe Park, also known as "Park on the Lake," is located at the southern end of Lake Conroe in Montgomery County. read more

• Must Sees in Pilgrim Memorial Park

  Every Thanksgiving the American imagination turns to pilgrims, Indians and a legendary feast. While the famous meal is a fable, it is based on real events that took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 1620s. The pilgrims were real and t… read more

• Chastain Park Information

  Chastain Park, a 268-acre park located on the north side of Atlanta, Georgia, is the city's largest park and home to live concerts, seasonal events, arts and outdoor activities. read more

• Mission Bay Park Rules

  Mission Bay Park is near San Diego. The park is approximately half land and half water and filled with a variety of walking trails. The park is also utilized by outdoors enthusiasts for activities such as water skiing and wind surfing. Visi… read more

• Lake Powell Camping Rules

  Most people who visit Lake Powell camp on their air-conditioned houseboats and cabin cruisers. More adventurous folks hit the beaches with tents and sleeping bags. Either way, the rules are the same. read more

• Information on Chastain Park

  Established in 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia, Chastain Park was originally called North Fulton Park. It was officially renamed Chastain Memorial Park after a member of the Fulton County Commission---Troy Chastain---in 1944. This large, historic… read more

• Types of Wild Grasses

  Hikers may revel in the spring festival of wildflowers, but without the wild grass backgrounds, the canvas is incomplete. When seasonal flowers have lost their magic, wilted and died, wild grasses provide year-round beauty for all natural t… read more

• Camping in St. Ives

  St. Ives is a quaint seaside resort in Cornwall, which sits in the extreme southwestern corner of England. This former fishing town is now one of the more popular getaway spots in England, as well as being a major magnet for British surfers… read more

• How to Camp in St. Ives, Cornwall

  St. Ives is a charming little seaside town in Cornwall, the extreme southwestern part of England. It used to be a fishing town, but today it is more of a resort and is popular with British surfers who want to pursue their sport closer to ho… read more

• Warning & Safety Signs in Forest Parks

  A forest might look beautiful, but hazards abound. For this reason, forest personnel post safety and warning signs to help visitors steer clear of potential dangers. As you travel through the forest, whether by vehicle or on foot, you'll no… read more

• Types of Grasses in Badlands Park

  The Badlands have two basic terrain features: a wasteland of gravel-filled gullies and stony ridges, and prairie. As prairies are virtually flat grasslands, the contrast between the two create an aspect of stark beauty for which the Badland… read more

• Where to Find Rattlesnakes in Letchworth Park

  An ideal place to find rattlesnakes, whether nature watching, for photography, or outdoor adventure, is Letchworth State Park in western New York state. The park is a long, thin area covering almost 18,000 acres along the banks of the Gen… read more

• List of Parks With Redwoods

  Redwoods are some of the most impressive trees in the world. There are more than 20 parks which contain these giant trees. If you wish to explore the verdant redwood forests which thrive in the moist air of the Pacific Northwest, then you s… read more

• Walker-Friendly Marathons

  Completing a marathon is an achievable goal for any distance walker. Marathons categorized as "walker-friendly" are races with an attainable time limit, an early start, ample participant support, a clearly marked course and energizing race-… 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… read more

• 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 f… read more