The Northern California city of Redding is located near the top of the Sacramento Valley. An RV vacation here means allowing some time for hiking in the mountains that surround this community. You've got Mt. Shasta to the west, the Cascades to the north and the Sierra Nevadas down south. Other interesting sites that make Redding a worthwhile place to camp ar… read more
Red Bluff, California, is a small city in the Shasta Cascades. Famous mountain man and scout Jedediah Smith passed through the area on the way to Oregon in 1828. Movie star Tom Hanks is one of the city's favorite sons. Red Bluff is nea… read more
Red River, New Mexico offers a taste of Southwest living. In addition to the warm and sunny climate, hikers and outdoor adventurers will find themselves with a full schedule of events. There are gorges, rivers, and wilderness areas in… read more
Red River, New Mexico is located 36 miles northeast of Taos and is within the boundaries of Carson National Forest. Originally begun as a mining camp, Red River's economy now relies heavily on tourism with the winter skiing season draw… 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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