The Appalachian Trail wraps around Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Park in New Jersey. Hikers can take in the view from the top of the mountain (at 1,653 feet above sea level) and later enjoy the variety of vegetation throughout Tillman Ravine Natural Area. read more
Ludlow, Vermont is best known as a skiing destination, but there are dozens of things to do throughout the year. The town is just a short drive from Waterbury, where the first Ben and Jerry's store still stands. Mt. Tabor gives you acc… read more
Mackinaw Island, more commonly known as Mackinac Island, is located in Northern Lake Huron, between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Feet, bicycles, cross country skis and horse-drawn carriages are the only modes of transpo… read more
Kaiserslautern, or K-town, as the former American military personnel who resided here during the Cold War affectionately called it, is a charming town in Germany's Rhineland. For eco-minded tourists who enjoy activity in the great outd… read more
Western Maui in the Hawaiian Islands has three key landmarks: Kaanapali Beach, the town of Lahaina and the volcanic mountains, known as West Maui Mountains. The mountains serve as the boundary between western Maui and the rest of the… 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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