Fresno, located in central California, is the fifth-largest city in the state. Experiencing over 300 days of sunshine a year, there is no shortage of outdoor attractions, especially with the nearby Yosemite National Park and Millerton Lake State Recreation Area providing access to fishing, backpacking, biking, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, horseback ridin… read more
Surrounded by national parks and national forests and set in the Sierra Mountains, Bishop, California is a backcountry enthusiast's paradise. Hiking, rock climbing, fishing, skiing and mountaineering are found near Bishop. Wildlife abounds and sightings of black bear, deer, fox, and eagles are frequent. RV visitors to the Bishop area have numerous campground… read more
Basalt lies in the southwestern part of the state, about 100 miles south of Carson City, Nevada. Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of a rich outdoor experience with national and public parks within a 20-mile radius. Adjacent to Basalt is Yosemite National Park, Inyo National Forest, Sierra National Forest and Toiyabe National Forest. Opportu… read more
Bass Lake in California is a 4-mile long mountain lake in the Sierra National Forest. Campers will find many federal and privately owned campgrounds in the area that have convenient access to fishing for salmon and trout in Bass Lake and hiking in the Sierra National Forest. read more
Yosemite National Park in California is a crowded place during the peak summer tourist season, making for crowds and RV spaces that fill up weeks in advance. Luckily, there are options for RV campgrounds and parks in the neighboring communities outside the park, such as Oakhurst. Oakhurst is a small community located outside of Yosemite. If you are traveling… read more
Yosemite National Park is located in Wawona, California on the western side of the U.S. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the park is home to one of North America's highest waterfalls, Yosemite Falls, at 2,425 feet. While th… 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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