Denver, Colorado's capital and the "gateway to the Rocky Mountains," began in 1858, a western outpost where fortunes could be made and lost in a matter of days, in lumber, property and later, gold. Today, Denver is a thriving metropolis of around 600,000 inhabitants and 300 days of sunshine each year. The sunny weather is ideal for enjoying the city's many p… read more
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an average of 90 people are killed from lightning strikes in the United States each year. While hiking those awesome skylines in the Rocky Mountains, or climbing cliffs… read more
Part of a World Heritage Site, 4,200-square-mile Jasper National Park lies in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and includes the famous Columbia Icefield as well as the largest glacial-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne Lake. It is a… 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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