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• Tips on Hiking the Ventana Wilderness

  The Ventana Wilderness is part of the Los Padres National Forest and is contained within the Santa Lucia Mountains. These rugged, steep peaks add to the isolated beauty of the area. Incredibly diverse landscape runs from the Pacific co… read more

• What Is the Badlands National Park?

  The Badlands National Park, which is located in the southwestern portion of South Dakota, is one of America's largest protected prairie environments. Proclaimed a national park in 1978, Badlands National Park is a significant fossil si… read more

• Badlands National Park Travel Information & Travel Guide

  Located in southwestern South Dakota, the Badlands National Park is home to arid mounds of gravel, labyrinthine canyons and vast expanses of the grasslands of the prairie. As an outdoors attraction, the Badlands isn't for everyone. How… read more

• The Best Hotels in Boise, Idaho

  Outdoor adventurers will find plenty to do within or outside of "The City of Trees." Called "Les Bois" by its first European visitors---French trappers---this nature lover's city offers endless opportunities for fishing, hiking, bird w… read more

• How to Make a Campfire Ring

  One of the first things any camper wants to do upon arriving to the campsite is build a campfire. Whether for cooking, warmth or just sitting around, the campfire is an indelible part of the camping experience. If there isn't a designa… read more

• Patchogue, New York Hotels

  Patchogue, New York is a village located along the southern shore of Long Island. The area is home to the Great Patchogue Lake and the Great South Bays. Patchogue abounds with fine shopping, restaurants, theaters, and miles of shore fr… read more

• Hotels in Birmingham With Indoor Pools

  Birmingham, Alabama, is located near many trails. Ruffner Mountain, a 1,000-acre nature preserve, is located just outside the city and boasts 10 miles of hiking trails. Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest state park, is nearby a… read more

• Motels in Joseph, OR

  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… read more

• Hotels Near Norton, Ohio

  Norton, Ohio, is a small town on the edge of the Delaware Wilderness Area, which includes Delaware Lake and Delaware State Park. The park offers camping, five hiking trails, boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, cross-country skiing, d… read more

• RV Campgrounds in White Mountains, AZ

  Arizona's White Mountains are in the northwest portion of the state and have many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are hiking trails and mountain biking single-track for most levels of ability. In winter, there are cross-cou… read more

• Motels at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

  Fort Mitchell, Ky., is located between Interstate 71 and the Ohio River, just south of the Embshoff Woods and Nature Preserve in Cincinnati. It is about about 15 miles south of Mount Airy Forest and about 20 miles west of East Fork Wi… read more

• ATV Trails in Washington State

  Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Washington state isn't just about Seattle--there is plenty of natural beauty to be found in the forests and mountains of the state. Multiple ATV trails take advantage of the state and national parks in… read more

• Waterfalls in Helen, Georgia

  Helen, Georgia is located along the Chattahoochee River in the northeast part of the state. The town is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, which makes it an excellent area for hiking. Helen offers many sightseeing opportunities, s… read more

• Badlands National Park Campgrounds

  The Badlands National Park is located in southwestern South Dakota. This area is known for its deep gorges and sharp spire structures. Park guests and campers can participate in special ranger programs consisting of talks, guided hikes… read more

• Hiking Information for Bob Marshall Wilderness

  The Bob Marshall Wilderness in the northern Rockies of western Montana is lauded for its scenery and wildness. Part of an even larger, 1.5-million-acre-plus complex of wildernesses shared by four national forests, this vast tract of mo… read more

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