A Colorado rafting trip is an exciting adventure filled with white-water thrills, drops and peaks sought after by outdoor enthusiasts. Because the water in Colorado can still remain cool throughout the year, dressing appropriately is essential. With rafts that slam up against rock walks and splash down waterfalls, riders are likely to get wet and cold throug… read more
Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona can be a life-altering experience that raises the bar for wilderness travel adventures. Commercial operators offer tours that range from quick to leisurely, rugged to plush. Time, type of travel, and degree of physical exertion play a part in each adventurer's idea of what… read more
Floating down the river is one of the best ways to discover the incredible vistas of the Grand Canyon. The terrain of this immense canyon is extremely rugged, but the mighty river allows travelers to pass with relative ease and enjoy numerous paradises that are very difficult to access. The whitewater is an exciting bonus, and the evenings can be spent campi… read more
Perhaps one of North America's most famous landmarks, the Grand Canyon is also one of its favorite tourist spots. Covering over 1,700 square miles, the Grand Canyon has endless sightseeing opportunities. read more
Sports & adventure tourism is one of the most unique methods of visiting and exploring a vacation destination. Whether you are a novice or are experienced in the sport of choice, testing your limits in a new place can be an exhilarating experience. read more
"Are we there yet?" "Aw, it's just a big hole in the ground." "I've seen all the pictures." "Now what?" In touring the Grand Canyon, there are as many different options as there are visitors who make the pilgrimage to one of Amer… read more
The red and orange hues of the Grand Canyon stretch for 277 miles along the Colorado River, providing scenery and recreation for millions of visitors each year. Grand Canyon National Park preserves this Arizona landscape and offers var… read more
Visitors to Las Vegas who prefer to do more than just eat at the local buffets and gamble the night (and day) away find quite a few spectacular spots to visit in this glitzy city. Even if you plan to just use the city as a base camp t… read more
If you are in Las Vegas for fun or business, take a break from the casinos for a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon. Helicopter tour packages range from quick, air-only tours that let you see the magnificent sites from above, to lande… read more
With a name like Winter Park, it's no great mystery that winter activities abound in this Colorado resort area. An annual snowfall averaging 30 feet and a location just 67 miles from Denver make Winter Park a skier's dream. Winter Park… read more
Millions of people across the country visit Las Vegas for the great nightlife, slot machines and table games. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, rafting on the Colorado River or skydiving over Las Vegas may be on your mind, too. Consider… read more
Salt Lake City is a largely overlooked and underrated city. Progressive, powerful and outdoorsy in every sense, Utah's capital city sparkles at the base of 10 major ski slopes known for providing "feather light" powder snow, maybe the… read more
Moab is a small community in eastern Utah that is centrally located between Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Visitors will find several RV parks and campgrounds within the city that are close to both the national parks and the am… read more
Located about a half-hour off the Las Vegas Strip, the Cliffs at Peace Canyon is a Village Vacation timeshare property. The complex has fairly standard amenities, including fully equipped kitchens, a pool area and workout room. The off… 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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