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Summer Activities in Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park is best known as a ski resort, but it's also a vibrant mountain town with plenty going on during the summer. Just a short 67-mile trip from Denver, along a stunning, switchback-filled stretch of U.S. Highway 40, Winter Park offers an accessible, beautiful mountain getaway full of great recreation. read more
Banff National Park Recreational Activities

Banff National Park was the first national park created in Canada. It encompasses 2,500 square miles of gorgeous terrain about an hour and a half's drive from the city of Calgary. It's an outdoorsman's paradise, featuring dozens of activities amid the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. read more
RV Campsites Near Ocean Shores, Washington

On the coast of Washington State's Long Beach Peninsula, Ocean Shores is a prime destination for recreational travelers. With access to the Pacific Ocean on the west and the protected waters and inlets of Grays Harbor on the east, kayakers, swimmers and fishermen have the best of both worlds. In addition to adventure activities, the area is home to cranberry… read more
Fishing at New River State Park, North Carolina

The New River State Park includes parts of the north and south forks of the New River in North Carolina. The park is nestled in the hills of the northern part of the state, near the Virginia border. In 1976, the river was named a national scenic river. The waters are calm, making for great bass fishing, and it is just swift enough in places, to make trout fi… read more
Camping in Whistler, Canada

Situated about 50 miles up the Sea and Sky Highway from Vancouver, Whistler is one of that city's gateways to outdoor adventure. In the summer, the rugged ice-capped mountains, lakes and green forests around Whistler provide numerous opportunities for hiking, nature watching and fishing. When the snows start to fall, Whistler becomes an internationally-known… read more

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Winter in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited parks in the country during the summer months, but most visitors never see it during the winter. From late fall to spring, the park becomes a white, silent haven for wildlife and sho… read more
Fun Things to Do in Park City, Utah

Park City, Utah, is one of the truly great skiing destinations in the United States. Combining three individual resorts with a vibrant, upscale ski town, Park City offers a great atmosphere for skiers and their family members who might… read more
Things to Do in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio is located in the Miami River Valley. Popular outdoor activities in the area include hiking, biking, canoeing and geocaching. Some of the best places to explore the area's outdoor options are the city's many parks--the Fi… read more
Animals of Yellowstone Park

Established in 1972 as the world's initial national park, Yellowstone National Park is the home to a diverse population of wildlife. An individual would expect this to be the case in a park that is larger than Delaware and Rhode Island… read more
Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

Located near Devil's Lake State Park, the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells offers more than 30 different lodging options for guests to enjoy. Whether you spend your time rock climbing, hiking the Ice Age Trail or taking in some of… read more
RV Parks in Eureka, California

Situated 280 miles north of San Francisco along Humboldt Bay and among the giant redwoods, Eureka, Ca., is a port city with ties to the gold rush in the 1800s. The city is known for its maritime museum and its proximity to the redwoods… read more
Italian Restaurants in Elkhart, Indiana

Elkhart, Indiana is located in the northern section of the Hoosier state, close to the Michigan border. The downtown area has undergone recent revitalization and boasts a variety of shops and restaurants. Outdoor lovers should enjoy a… read more
Hotels in Milford, DE

Milford, Delaware, is located on the Mispillion River in Kent and Sussex Counties. Known as the "Gateway to Southern Delaware," Milford offers visitors plenty of outdoor recreation. Bicentennial Park is a great location for picnics and… read more
Overnight RV Parks in Pendleton, OR

Spending the night at an RV park in Pendleton, Oregon, provides you with the opportunity to wake up early and get in some good fishing for trout and whitefish on the Umatilla River. You might also need to get up early to tackle the 50… read more
Attractions in Badlands, South Dakota

Established in 1939, Badlands National Park is located in Interior, South Dakota. The park covers more than 244,000 acres and has around 1 million visitors each year, according to the U.S. National Park Service. The area also is consid… read more
Summer Recreation Programs in Dayton, New Jersey

Dayton is one of the districts that make up South Brunswick in central New Jersey. The district was named for William Dayton, a United States senator. Today, Dayton is a vibrant community offering many services to its residents. Summer… read more
Camping in Moraine Near Rocky Mountain National Park

Moraine Park Campground is the largest of five drive-in campgrounds in Rock Mountain National Park. There are also some primitive backcountry camping sites, as well as many RV parks near the national park. Moraine is the most popular,… read more
Campgrounds in the Fairfax, Minnesota, Area

Fairfax, Minnesota, is in the midst of the Minnesota River Scenic Valley Biway that goes for more than 200 miles through Minnesota along the river with granite outcrops and majestic scenery. Redwood Falls and Granite Falls are two majo… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

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...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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...
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Common Sense Hiking Tips

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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