Situated 280 miles north of San Francisco along Humboldt Bay and among the giant redwoods, Eureka, Ca., is a port city with ties to the gold rush in the 1800s. The city is known for its maritime museum and its proximity to the redwoods. There is hiking, biking, bird-watching and scenic views throughout the area. read more
The Wild West comes to life in Pendleton, Oregon. Set between hills along the Umatilla River, Pendleton is known for its Woolen Mills, Round-up and Happy Canyon Show and Underground Tours. The Umatilla National Forest and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in the nearby Blue Mountains offers hiking trails, trout and salmon fishing, bird watching, scenic drives… read more
Joseph, Oregon, is located at the base of the stunning Wallowa Mountains. The small town offers a wealth of outdoor recreation. Visitors can enjoy hiking in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area where miles of trails await with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Nearby Wallowa Lake State Park and Gateway to Hells Canyon Recr… read more
Less than an hour drive away from the RV parks in Pendleton, Oregon, are a number of opportunities for outdoor recreation of all kinds during every time of the year. The peak time for salmon in the Umatilla River is October and November. The best time for cross-country skiing over the Meacham Divide is from early December to late March. From April to Novembe… read more
Spending the night at an RV park in Pendleton, Oregon, provides you with the opportunity to wake up early and get in some good fishing for trout and whitefish on the Umatilla River. You might also need to get up early to tackle the 50 miles of biking trails at the North Wheatland Cruise just across the border in Walla Walla, Washington. read more
For every well-hyped, bustling hiking trail, there are a score of paths far more obscure but no less enchanting. That's a truth of outdoor recreation, one also relevant to rivers, wilderness areas or mountain peaks. While some of these… 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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