Carthage, Texas is known as the Gas Capital of the World. The citizens like to call it the friendliest spot in the world. Carthage is very close to the Louisiana state line. There is a museum in the old Panola County Jail and a Panola County Heritage Museum. The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is found in Carthage. There is also a memorial to Jim Reeves (a… read more
Located in eastern Utah, Vernal is an ideal base camp for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The desert town has a prehistory museum and is close to Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, Uinta Mountains and several Utah state parks. The town offers services, shopping and dining while the surrounding area has dinosaur tours,… read more
Campers seeking a campsite while passing through the Salina, Utah, area will find a variety of options. Once the tent is spiked, explore area trails that include mountain biking through the foothills on the 14-mile Glenwood Getaway trail and quad racing along Paiute ATV Trail. Or go fly fishing for largemouth bass at Redmond Lake. read more
Moab is a small community in eastern Utah that is centrally located between Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Visitors will find several RV parks and campgrounds within the city that are close to both the national parks and the amenities of the town. The national parks offer hiking and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails though the rocky landscape as well as… read more
Springville, Utah is on Interstate 15 just below Provo and between Utah Lake and the Uinta National Forest. Water activities abound on the lake and there are many outdoor activities in the national forest. Trails go through the mountains of the national forests, and there are scenic drives as well, though you may be on a dirt road. This area is a good place… read more
Bear Lake, Utah is home to one of the largest natural lakes in the western United States. The turquoise waters glow among the valley, giving it an attractive island-like appeal. Split between Idaho and Utah--this beautiful area offers… read more
Bear Lake, in northern Utah, straddles the Idaho border. The area around the lake is home to Bear Lake State Park and is a popular place to camp. The lake is nicknamed "the Caribbean of the Rockies" because of its turquoise waters and… read more
Southern Utah is home to the Escalante River, the Virgin River and Paria Canyon. All of these places allow hiking along the waterways and some permit overnight camping and backpacking. 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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