Wilderness Adventure

Expert’s Picks: Wilderness Adventure

  • How to Choose Backpacking Supplies

    Gearing up for your first backpacking trip builds anticipation and a healthy respect for the equipment needed to survive in nature. Whether you're getting ready for your first wilderness adventure or are a seasoned hiker, make sure to purchase quality gear, and plan your trip with experienced backpackers--never hike alone. read more

  • Ecotourism Activities

    Activities that minimize negative impact on the land and its communities are the best way to travel. Sustainable tour packages are offered on nearly every continent in the world. Traveling closer to home will leave a smaller footprint than traveling halfway around the world; however, it is possible to tour in an eco-responsible manner no matter where you go.… read more

  • The Best Canoe Rivers

    They don't call it "Alabama the Beautiful" for nothing. The state has the most ecologically and geologically diverse landscapes east of the Mississippi River. One of the best ways to view the state's natural wonders is to grab a canoe or kayak and paddle down one of the state's hundreds of rivers and tributaries. Here are three of our favorite canoe adventur… read more

  • Big Bend National Park Boomerang Floats Review

    If you want to see towering canyons and have a real wilderness adventure on the Rio Grande River, go to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas. Take a boomerang float trip. Boomerang float trips involve paddling up the river and floating back down. Less crowded by far than other popular national parks, it offers a quiet respite from the cares of daily lif… read more

  • Vacations in Wainwright, Alaska

    Located on the shores of the Chukchi Sea, Wainwright is the second largest city in North Slope County, Alaska. This is the ideal wilderness location for Arctic adventure vacations. Visit this remote pristine northern city, featuring a 90% Alaskan native population, join hunting expeditions for caribou and walrus, or go whale watching with a native crew. Visi… read more

Related Wilderness Adventure Articles & Videos

  • How to Set Up Camping Tents

    A good night's sleep can make or break a wilderness adventure. Choose the wrong spot or set up your tent improperly and you could end up hiking in wet gear, while battling sleep deprivation or coddling a sore back. In the backcountry e… read more

  • The Best Summer Camps for Boys

    Boys love summer camps, especially if they get to meet up with friends they might not have seen in almost a year. There are a number of available options open to you, but parents know that it is hard to place a price tag on a high qual… read more

  • Things to Do in East Texas

    East Texas offers adventurers several different ecosystems to explore with its pine mountains, lakes, rivers, caves and bathwater temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico. In East Texas, visitors can choose their own adventure from a huge va… read more

  • Things to Do in Tahoe, California

    Carved out by glaciers and volcanoes, Lake Tahoe, California, offers many recreational opportunities. Mountains cup one side of the crystal clear lake, which holds 39 trillion gallons of water and is fed by 63 streams and two hot sprin… read more

  • Arctic National Park Tours

    Outdoor adventurers find Arctic National Park, now called Gates of the Arctic National Park, an incredible wilderness experience. With no roads or groomed trails, you must rely on your own two legs or a raft, canoe or kayak to make yo… read more

  • About GPS Route Planning

    Route planning for backpacking or other wilderness adventures used to mean poring over topo maps, reading countless guide books and tracking down hard-to-find trail maps. Now, with GPS technology, route planning is a fairly simple affa… read more

  • Hotels in Tusayan, AZ

    Situated just 2 miles from the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park, the scenic town of Tusayan is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and national park tourists. Home of the Grand Canyon Airport, air bound gu… read more

  • Inexpensive Hotels in Tukwila, Washington

    If you plan to fly into Seattle/Tacoma International Airport, Tukwila makes a great jumping off point for outdoor adventure at Washington's national parks and forests and along the Pacific Ocean. Superb skiing and snowboarding await ju… read more

  • Tourist Attractions in the Sacandaga, New York Area

    The Great Sacandaga Lake is the centerpiece of the Sacandaga area of New York, situated in Adirondack State Park. The Great Sacandaga Lake is located about an hour north of Albany and 40 minutes west of Saratoga Springs. Visit the Grea… read more

  • Hotels Near Tusayan, Arizona

    Located two miles from the entrance of Grand Canyon National Park, the quaint town of Tusayan is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Home of the Grand Canyon airport, travelers may catch a helicopter… read more

  • Motels in Redwood Falls, Minnesota

    Beautiful Redwood Falls, Minnesota, has many motels if you want to spend the night in this scenic city. In southwestern Minnesota, Redwood Falls has a population of about 5,500 people as of the 2000 census. It is located along U.S. Rou… read more

  • Hotels in Bethel, AK

    Situated on Alaska's west coast, Bethel lies on the Kuskokwim River and serves as a port for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Its famous dogsled race, the Kuskokwim 300, is a well-attended event every year. Known for salmon and trout fishing… read more

  • Vacations in Bethel, Alaska

    Bethel is 400 air miles from Anchorage, inside the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and on the banks of the Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Bethel is the Kuskokwim River's main port and a hub city for 56 native villages in… read more

  • Survival Tips for the Canadian Wilderness

    Everyone enjoys a nice hike in the mountains of Canada or even a camping trip close to their favorite lake or river. However, without the proper tools and knowledge, you can find yourself in a life-or-death situation. All it takes is f… read more

  • Campgrounds in Cushing, MN

    Cushing, located in central Minnesota, is surrounded by lakes, forests and parks, making it a great place for wilderness adventure. Nearby is the historical Charles A. Lindbergh state park--the home of the father of the famous aviator.… read more

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  • Editor's Pick

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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

    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

    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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