The American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus), also known as the Water Ouzel (pronounced ooh-zel), is a drab, gray denizen of fast, cold, clear mountain streams, and has the amazing ability to search for food by "flying" underwater and scrambling along the stream bottom. As North America's only aquatic song bird, and a favorite of the famous conservationist John M… read more
A visit to Big Bend National Park is best done with some planning, rather than as a last-minute day trip. It may take you all day just to drive there. Once at the park, revel in the fact that you can take in the best of river, desert and mountain landscapes all in one trip. read more
Mexico might not be thought of as a place to go for mountains, which is odd considering the megalopolis capital of Mexico City sits in the bottom of a bowl made of mountains. There are a variety of peaks over 12,000 feet, including some of the world's more noteworthy volcanoes and popular destinations. read more
Finches, of the family Fringillidae, are seedeaters. There are nearly 20 species of finches in North America alone, with the American Goldfinch perhaps being one of the most recognized for its bright-yellow color and frequent stops at feeders. read more
Mexico has much to offer families seeking a vacation. Whether straddling the coast along the Baja Peninsula, playing a game of beach soccer in the soft sands of Mazatlan, buying trinkets in a Guadalajara market, hiking through the Sonora Desert or climbing Mayan Ruins in Copa, families will be rewarded for their travels. read more
Mexico is a diverse and dynamic country with high mountain ranges down its center and three gorgeous coastlines: the mighty Pacific, the warm Gulf and the sparkling Caribbean. For travelers who want to get the most exploration done wit… read more
Traveling to Mexico can be a wonderful way to have a tropical vacation that's relatively close to home. The United States' neighbor to the South, Mexico is a diverse nation of 111 million inhabitants, spread out over three quarters of… read more
Mexico Beach is situated between Panama City and St. Joseph Bay, on northwestern Florida's Gulf Coast. For campers, the Mexico Beach area offers a central location that is surrounded by outdoor attractions. In addition to the beach act… 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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