Traveling to the land of Eire can be a delightful experience. The many rolling green hills, old stone stacked walls, windy shores, not to mention the colorful cities full of ancient history, are just some of the memories that Ireland will leave you with. If you plan to rent a car and chart your own route through Ireland, here are some tips. read more
Seefeld, situated in the Tyrolian Alps area of Austria, is only a few miles from Innsbruck; yet, it can seem like it's a world away. Popular for walking holidays and winter sports, Seefeld is a beautiful village on a plateau, with miles of walking trails, an enormous nature reserve area and close proximity to the Rivers Inn and Isar. Because of the heavy tou… read more
Oxford, Mississippi, is home to the University of Mississippi and is located within close proximity to recreational areas, such as Holly Springs National Forest. This site provides facilities for picnics and camping, as well as paths for hiking and horseback riding. Oxford is also near Sardis Lake, a body of water that offers opportunities for fishing and bo… read more
Known as the "Garden of Ireland," County Wicklow is one of the most beautiful places in the world. With temperatures that rarely get out of the 70's, it's always comfortable to engage in the area's popular outdoor activities such as walking tours, hiking, cycling and fishing. read more
Ireland's moniker as the "Emerald Island" speaks to its great natural beauty, and most outdoors enthusiasts know the best way to take in the countryside is by walking through it. A number of vacation packages for Ireland offer both day hikes and cross-country hiking, as well as guided and self-guided options. Most handle the traveler's luggage and planning,… read more
Two hours northwest of London is England's second largest city, Birmingham, which has a storied history as the place where James Watt revolutionized the world with his coal mining steam engine. More than 6,000 acres of parks and a netw… read more
Most people who stay in Orlando, Fla., go to visit one or more of the many theme parks there, since it is really the theme park capital of the world. There are, however, many other outdoor activities available as well, such as swimmin… read more
Located in the heart of southeastern Colorado lies the peaceful town of La Junta. This historic town has motel options that offers its guests quick access to natural landmarks and parks, as well as historic sites. For example, the lege… read more
Cool Springs is situated in the northwestern corner of Tennessee. Cool Springs provides visitors with a close location to outdoor recreational sites in the area. Cool Springs is less than 20 minutes away from Gooch Wildlife Management… 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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