Estes Park, Colorado, is among the most traveled natural environments in the country for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with an array of outdoor activities that include hiking, biking, backpacking, horseback riding and fishing, Estes Park also offers unparalleled beauty and nature. Naturally, the accommodations at Estes Park cater to outdoor enthusiasts--and in… read more
Loveland Heights, Colorado, is situated right outside Estes Park and is nestled within Roosevelt National Forest. Within the forest are countless activities, from rock climbing to hiking to fishing. Before planning your trip, be sure to book a room at one of the hotels near Loveland Heights. Along with Roosevelt National Forest, make a point to also visit Ro… read more
Estes Park is a quaint Colorado town surrounded by the Roosevelt National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park. With a population of around 6,000 people, Estes Park is an outdoor haven. From hiking and skiing to mountain climbing and golfing, Estes Park offers a wealth of activities. read more
Longmont, Colorado, is located near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado between Denver and Fort Collins. The city and surrounding area boasts 300 days of sun each year, making it a desirable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is 7 miles from Barbour Ponds State Park and a short drive from Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky M… read more
Close to the Medicine Bow National Forest, Roosevelt National Forest, the Overland Trail, Laramie River, Lake Hattie and the Snowy Range Ski Area, Laramie, Wyo., is the perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast or sportsman. Therefore, if you enjoy whitewater paddling, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, fishing, boating, windsurfing, rock climbing, mountain… read more
The gold miners who founded the town of Black Hawk in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado ate plain fare at boarding houses and camp kitchens. In an area with a growing season of less than 90 days, fresh vegetables were a luxury and everyt… read more
Black Hawk, Colorado was founded as a gold mining town, and a different kind of gold mine saved the tiny mountain community from becoming a ghost town. The introduction of casino gambling in 1991 revitalized the town. In addition to th… read more
Longmont, situated in northern Colorado between Fort Collins and Boulder, is located about 35 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park and about 12 miles east of Roosevelt National Forest. Outdoor recreation destinations in Longmont… read more
Tucked into a valley surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, Estes Park, Colorado, boasts spectacular mountain scenery and abundant opportunities for hiking, climbing, kayaking and river rafting. Accom… read more
Many of the Italian restaurants in Boulder, Colorado, will satisfy your appetite nicely after a long hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, part of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Trail systems there like Arapaho Glacier and… 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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