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• Types of Canoes

  A canoe is a small, narrow boat that is normally pointed at both ends and open on the top. Capable of seating one individual, two, or many more depending on the type of canoe, these boats are most often propelled by paddles. There are… read more

• What Are the Different Layers of the Rain Forest?

  The world's rain forests have high rainfall, dense foliage, enormous quantities of plant and animal life, and a four-layered structure. But there are two types of rain forests. Tropical rain forests exist along an equatorial band of co… read more

• How to Portage a Canoe

  So you've paddled your canoe across 3 miles of wind-swept lake, and now you've got to go over land to get it to the next lake, hopefully finding some solace from the wind and the crowds. Here's what to do once you reach that portage yo… read more

• How to Get the Most Out of Your Treking Poles

  Even on the most luxurious trails, trekking poles exhibit a welcome facility for postponing a hiker's fatigue. They enhance his stability by adding two extra balance points for his pack-laden body and they absorb a great deal of the pe… read more

• Eco-Friendly Geocaching

  Geocaching, the GPS treasure hunt game, has introduced thousands of people, young and old, to the joys of hiking and outdoor exploration. Geocaching has brought in a new generation of land stewards to clean up and maintain conservation… read more

• How to Build Trails

  Many people enjoy walking on hiking trails to bird-watch, look for wildflowers, exercise, or just get out and enjoy nature, but few people consider how much hard work goes into building that trail. Trail building is hard, dirty work, b… read more

• Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa

  Southern Africa---here defined as that portion of the continent south of the equatorial rainforests---is a collection of highly varied landscapes, from robust mountains such as the Drakensberg to scrub-savanna to sere desert to coastal… read more

• How to Build a Fireplace in the Wilderness

  Building a successful campfire can be a daunting task and keeping it lit can be even more nerve racking. But when you are camping out in the wilderness, fire is a necessity. If you have settled into a wilderness campsite that has no ex… read more

• How to Make a Good Campfire

  There is nothing cozier than a campfire on a chilly night when hanging outdoors or camping. Campfire songs, roasted marshmallows and s'mores are all warm memories you can cherish with friends and family for years to come. A fire out of… read more

• How to Design an Outdoor Rock Firepit

  Camping outdoors and campfires seem to go together. It's pleasant to gather around a firepit as evening chill settles over a camp, to tell stories or plan the next day's adventures. But fire in the outdoors is a serious business and it… read more

• Why were the Pocono Mountains Called the Shades of Death?

  During the American Revolution, a swampy valley in the Pocono Mountains became known as the "Shades of Death." read more

• Hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica

  The small town of Monteverde lies within a large expanse of thick, lush, and humid cloud forest and rain forest reserves. Gigantic trees, adorned with a myriad of bromeliads, ferns, mosses,and orchids, provide an ideal environment for… read more

• What Do You Do in a Lighting Storm While Camping Out?

  Warmer temperatures in the spring and summer months signals a return to camping for many people. From formal campgrounds in travel trailers to backcountry solo tents, setting up camp is a means to reconnect with nature. Warm weather of… read more

• How to Use Catfish Traps

  Catfish are one of the most common types of fish in the world--especially in North America. While the traditional rod-and-reel method is typically used to catch a catfish, traps can also work as effective catfish catchers. There are se… read more

• How to Make a Tent Bed

  The making of a comfortable tent bed begins before you even pitch your tent, since a comfortable night's sleep in the wilderness requires more than just throwing up a tent and tossing down your sleeping bag on the floor of the tent. Le… read more

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