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Camp Setup Tips

Setting up camp in the backcountry is among the finest moments of a day in the mountains. You prepare for the evening's rest, all the while thinking of the little pleasure that food, warmth and shelter bring in the wilderness. But camp setup is not an entirely simple task. As with any backcountry experience, you must remain aware of your surroundings. Ta… read more
Facts About the Lizard Buzzard

The lizard buzzard is a common bird of prey in Africa. It resembles a hawk much more than a typical buzzard, and it spends much of its time gazing down at the ground for a potential meal from its perches up in tree branches and on telephone poles and wires. read more
Information on Tree Climbing

Recreational tree climbing is an advanced version of what kids do naturally, scrambling unaided amongst low tree branches. The equipment and techniques of recreational tree climbing allow you to reach branches in trees that otherwise would have been far beyond your reach. read more
How to Make Snow Shoes

Snowshoes can be fashioned on the trail from minimal materials using pieces of gear and found items from your surroundings. The shoes make movement in deep snow possible by spreading your weight over a larger surface area and keeping you above the drifts. Snowshoes have been used for wilderness survival and transportation for centuries. They were used in… read more
How to Make Willow Snowshoes

If you need to walk through deep snow, the best way is in snowshoes. The shoes distribute your weight over a larger surface than regular shoes do, which means that you won't sink as much. Willow is an ideal type of wood for making your own snowshoes. It's supple enough to bend and strong enough that it won't break easily. read more

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Firewood Facts

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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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