Exmoor is in southwest England, with most of its approximately 270 square miles located in Somerset. The rest are in Devon. It began life as a royal forest and hunting preserve, and became a park in the mid-20th century. It is not a national park in the way that Americans think of it, because there are towns, farms, and commerce within the park. Instead, it… 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 network of canal waterways and hiking paths up to 150 miles long balance out Birmingham's industrial side. The renowned Birmin… read more
It's easy to find a good hotel in exciting Zagreb. This cultural and political capital of Croatia provides sightseeing, nightlife and beautiful venues for outdoor exploration. In and around Zagreb, you can hike, cycle, swim, or, in season, ski. Take a day trip to one of the charming towns nearby, like Samobor or Varazdin. If you're up for a longer trip, a tw… read more
Wokingham in Berkshire is located in the Loddon Valley, just 45 minutes north of London. Visit Dinton Pastures Country Park and its hiking trails or go canoeing on one of its seven lakes. Lavell's Lake Local Nature Reserve offers bird-watching in one of its hides. California County Park's Woodland Walk takes you past the 8,000-year-old Longmoor Bog. Wokingha… read more
England's National Forest starts in a heritage district called Lichfield. This town is north of Birmingham and offers a variety of leisure activities. Whether it be a walking or biking adventure through the National Forest, a lakeside walk at Fradley Junction or a day at the National Memorial Arboretum, there are a number of outdoor activities to enjoy. The… read more
You won't be bored in Adelaide. This South Australian city has museums like the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute and the Rodney Fox Shark Exhibit. Visit the Adelaide Zoo or the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Explore the nearby… 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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