The Blue and John Crow Mountain National Park in Jamaica is a tropical rainforest and home to some of the most exotic flora and fauna in the world. This park is made up of two mountain ranges--the Blue Mountains and the John Crow Mountains--with exquisite, widespread forest covering both of these ranges. read more
Trails, and adventures abound in and around Colorado Springs. Explore Pikes Peak. Hike, ski or fish. Discover waterfalls and rock formations. Observe wildlife, and wildflowers. Do you enjoy bird watching? You'll find an array of bird species in this area. If your dog is with you, you can enjoy off-leash hikes in one of the city's six dog parks. Resorts in Co… read more
It's important to lock up your bike so that it won't be stolen. Lock it up right and you'll make the bike so difficult to steal that potential criminals will move on to easier targets. read more
The Guinness Book of World Records has awarded Yuma, Ariz. the title of the Sunniest Spot in America, with the sun shining there 90 percent of the year. Parking your RV at one of the campgrounds in Yuma means plentiful opportunities throughout the year to enjoy the Muggins Peak hike or the incredibly warm waters at Radium Hot Spring without worring about rai… read more
Picacho Peak is the name of a prominent peak that juts 1,500 feet up from the Sonoran desert in Arizona. It is a popular spot for hikers, particularly because of its extraordinary wildlife and plant life. For instance, Picacho Peak is one of the few places in the country where you can see the saguaro cactus. If you are traveling by RV, you will find three di… read more
A fourteener is a mountain that is 14,000 or more feet high. Colorado boasts 58 of these peaks in six different ranges. Many offer highly technical routes such as the difficult rock climbs found on the sheer East Face of 14,259-foot Lo… read more
Colorado's prime location in the Rocky Mountains makes it the perfect, four-season destination for the outdoor enthusiast. The state also has a rich and exciting history, which provides a fascinating back story for many of its towns an… read more
Finding places to go camping in Yorkshire is simple due to ample space and a plethora of caravan parks from which to choose. Pitching a tent, using your own RV or renting a lodge or cabin will vary in price according to what is conveni… read more
South Africa is a large and diverse country that has something to offer everyone. Whether you decide to go on a traditional African safari in Kruger National Park, go wine-tasting around Cape Town or backpack the rugged Drakensberg mou… read more
A traveler could hardly run out of places to visit in Italy. Whether you want to summit alpine peaks, hike the craggy coast of Cinque Terre, taste wine amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, or simply gaze over the deep blue Mediterranea… read more
Every year, thousands of rock climbers and hikers visit the Yosemite Valley to challenge themselves on one of the area's massive granite formations. Inside the one-mile wide and seven-mile-long canyon, visitors find amazing views of gl… read more
Blue Ridge Parkway incorporates several recreational areas and over 6,000 acres of land in 469 miles. Passing by lush mountain meadows and highlighting scenic vistas, "America's Favorite Drive" runs from the Great Smoky National Park a… read more
Camelback Mountain is the most recognizable peak in the Phoenix area. Named for its similarity to a crouching camel, this mountain in the middle of the city is a popular spot for hiking, biking and enjoying the desert scenery. When s… read more
Located 20 miles south of Tampa in southern Hillsborough County, Ruskin, Fla., is situated along the Little Manatee River. Ruskin is popular for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating and kayaking. Golf courses are nearby and Rusk… read more
California has been the subject of songs, stories and dreams for many decades. Traveling throughout California is a journey through a wonderful mix of nature, urban delights, Hollywood glitz, and an amalgam of many different cultures.… read more
The Sierra Vista area in Arizona is home to several RV parks and campgrounds that provide a good base for the multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation you'll find in this part of Arizona. Hikers will especially enjoy spending a we… read more
Manitou Springs, Colorado, is nestled in the foothills of Pikes Peak. Hiking and rock climbing at Garden of the Gods, biking and trail running at Red Canyon Park and rafting down Clear Creek are just some of the recreation opportunitie… read more
When you stay at one of the RV sites in Tombstone, Arizona, and go into this infamous town you will discover that the gunfight that makes Tombstone famous actually took place outside the O.K. Corral as well as discovering that the line… 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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