- Stawamus Chief in Beautiful BC. One of the World’s largest Monoliths. By : Joe Mac Millan
Stawamus Chief Mountain is the first feature you see (you can hardly not notice it) when you arrive at Squamish. 2,000 feet straight up. It’s one gigantic rock. It was formed by molten magma solidifying approximately 100 million years ago.
- Survival Kit Preparation Guide By : Ben Anton
This article discusses what a survival kit for hunting, fishing, camping enthusiasts should be made up of as people begin the fall hunting and camping season. - Ladakh, Land of High Passes. By : boundless trekker
Ladakh, literally the 'land of high passes', separates the peaks of Western Himalaya from the vast Tibetan plateau. Opened up to tourism in 1974, Ladakh is often called 'Little Tibet', due to its similarities in topography and culture with nearby Tibet. This is particularly evident in the Indus Valley with its whitewashed Gompas (Buddhist monasteries) precariously perched on hillsides. - 4 Essential Tips for The Novice Hiker By : Don Saunders
Millions of people enjoy hiking every year without incidence because they follow a few simple safety rules.
- Animal Watching: Best Time to Hike Or Visit By : Ben Anton
There are so many different types of hiking adventures families can take around the U.S. This article describes when is the best time to get outside and view bears, moose, and bison during the year and in which geographic location. - Red Dog Poker By : Joseph McNamarra 2
Red dog poker is called poker even though it completely unlike any other poker game I have ever seen. - Archaeological Hiking: Exploring Our History By : Ben Anton
Shake up your next hiking adventure. This article describes hiking excursions that offer the exploration of archaeological sites around the United States. - Lightload Towels Are Perfect For Backpacking By : .JohnSmith.
This article is about how Lightload Towels are perfect for backpacking. - Summer Staycation: A Holiday At Home, Outside By : Ben Anton
Staycations have become the next best thing in cost-saving holidays. This article explains how families can save money by staying at home and camping in their backyard or at a nearby camping facility, rather than taking a traditional summer vacation. - The Everglades National Park By : Don Saunders
The Everglades National Park in Florida is quite unique and has the added advantage for hikers of being the perfect destination for hiking during the winter months. - Great Smoky Mountains National Park By : Don Saunders
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee provides some wonderful hiking through more than 500,000 acres of heavily forested mountains and lush green valleys. - Hiking In Crater Lake National Park By : Don Saunders
America's deepest lake, Crater lake, is ringed by 2,000 foot mountains and provides the hiker with a range of both easy and challenging hikes and views which are simply picture postcard in quality. - Hiking In The Badlands National Park By : Don Saunders
The Badlands National Park in South Dakota provides some wonderful hiking in landscape which varies from something resembling a moonscape to lush green meadowland. - Hiking In The Natural Beauty Of The National Parks Of The United States By : Don Saunders
For anybody who enjoys hiking then there can be very little to beat the wide range of breathtaking scenery to be found in the national parks of the United States. - Why You Should Plan Your Next Hiking Adventure in Advance By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in taking a hiking adventure? Whether you want your next hiking adventure to only last a few hours or last as long as a few days, you may want to start thinking about planning your next hiking adventure in advance. - Why You Should Create a Checklist for Your Next Hiking Trip By : Jillian Smith
Are you in the mist of planning a hiking adventure for yourself, a group of your friends, or your family? If you are, have you made a hiking checklist for yourself? If you have yet to make a hiking checklist for yourself, you may want to think about doing so. Hiking checklists are ideal for those who are planning hiking trips, especially for the first time. - Why the Hiking Staff of a Hiking Park Should Play a Role in Choosing a Hiking Trail By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in going on a fun filled hiking adventure? If you are, have you already decided which hiking trail that you would like to hike or even just which hiking park you would like to visit? If you have yet to decide on a hiking trial, you may want to start examining all of your options. When examining all of the local hiking trails that you can hike, you may want to think about examining the - Why Hiking is a Good Recreational Activity By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend that you may have no plans? If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational. If you are, you have a number of different options. One of those options involves going on a hike. - Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Right Gear For Oregon Trailways By : Ben Anton
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest is one of the most popular summer past times in the region. This article discusses the varying trail terrains in the region and what hikers should prepare to take with them in these areas. - Where You Can Buy Your Hiking Gear and Supplies From By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in going on a hiking trip? Whether you want your hiking trip to last one day or last as long as one week, you will need to bring along multiple pieces of hiking gear and other hiking supplies. If this is your first time buying gear and other supplies to take with you on a hiking trip, you may be unsure as to where you can make your purchase or purchases from. - Oregon Camping: Finding the Right and Equipment in the Northwest By : Ben Anton
Camping in the Northwest United States can be as diverse as you would like because of the climate and elevation variations. This article discusses camping in the Northwest and provides some suggestions for camping destinations in the Washington, Oregon, and Idaho area. - How to Find a Campground to Camp At By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in going on a camping adventure? If you are, you will need to find a public campground to visit. Public campgrounds are also commonly referred to as campground parks. If this is your first time going on a camping adventure, you may be wondering exactly how you can go about finding a campground park to camp at. If you are, you will want to continue reading on. - Washing Clothes When Backpacking By : mariojhon12
Washing Clothes When Backpacking. - How Camping Can Be a Unique Romantic Getaway By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in taking a romantic getaway with your romantic partner? If you are, have you already decided where you would like to go and what you would like to do? If you have yet to choose your romantic getaway destination and your romantic getaway activities, you may want to look into camping. - Hiking Trails: How You Can Choose the Best One By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in going hiking? Whether you would like spend one day hiking or five days, you will need to find a hiking park to visit and a hiking trial to hike. Although you can choose to go on any hiking trial that you want, you may want to take the time to find and choose the best one. - Hiking Clubs: Should You Join One? By : Jillian Smith
Have you ever heard of a hiking club before? While hiking clubs do have different meanings, a hiking club is often used to describe a group of individuals who regularly enjoy hiking, often together in groups. If you are an avid hiker or if you just enjoy going hiking, you may want to think about joining a hiking club. - Hiking and Camping: The Perfect Combination By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in taking a trip? Whether you want to your trip to be alone, with your friends, with your family, or even just with your romantic partner, you will need to find a place to visit, as well as activities to participate in. - Hiking Adventures: Perfect for Family Trips or Romantic Getaways By : Jillian Smith
Are you interested in taking a trip? Whether you are looking to take a traditional trip with your family or go on a romantic getaway, have you ever thought about going on a hiking adventure? Hiking adventures are nice because they are great for just about everyone, as well as just about any occasion. - Camping Gear You May Want to Bring With You on Your Next Camping Adventure By : Jillian Smith
Are you planning to take a camping adventure? If you are, have you ever been camping before? If this is yours first time taking an extended camping vacation, you may be unsure as to what you should bring along with you. If that is the case, you are definitely not alone. - Montana Recreation Activities By : Eugene Ivanovski
Montana recreation opportunities seem endless: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, off-roading, snowmobiling, hot springing, stargazing, bird watching and more. Montana has something for all seasons. - Equipment and Instructions for a Safe Winter Hike By : Ben Anton
This article describes the added precautions hikers should take when hiking in the winter to avoid injury and to maintain safety. - Backpacking Food Ideas, Planning Your Backpacking Supplies By : mike legg
Planning your backpacking supplies for any trip, no matter how long is very important, and having a few backpacking food ideas will start you on the right track. So always make sure that you have enough for your trip. - What's So Special About An LED Flashlight? By : Ben Anton
Not all flashlights are the same. This article explains the benefits and features of an LED Flashlight and why they are superior to a traditional flashlight. - Walking and Outdoor Clothes Advice - choosing and using them! By : Ben McKay
Choosing outdoor clothing can be a real challenge is your looking to go camping with the right sort of gear appropriate for the conditions that you'll be living in. With this in mind we've put together a summary of what to look for in outdoor clothing, and ideas on what to look out for when shopping for such items as waterproof jackets, trousers, insulated jackets, fleeces and baselayers. - Walking Boots Advice - choosing and using your next pair! By : Ben McKay
Whatever your activity, whether it be walking, hiking, mountaineering, rambling or simply a stroll to the pub, having the correct walking boots is essential. The reason for this is that walking boots support and protect your feet and help you feel as comfortable at the end of a long day as you did at the start. The wrong choice of walking boots could lead to aching and bruised feet and possibly an early return home. - Rucksacks - choosing and using your next rucksack! By : Ben McKay
When you set off on a walk carrying all you need to stay out over night on your back, you will need a comfortable rucksack or backpack. Choosing the right one can make the difference between an enjoyable trip and a nightmarish one. - How to read a map and compass whilst walking in the hills! By : Ben McKay
Whether you’re a recreational walker, rambler, scrambler or hiker who enjoys the challenge of climbing a mountain or two before breakfast, learning to read a map is vital to navigating in the countryside. - Backpacking For Beginners, Making A Backpacking Gear List By : mike legg
These are just a few ideas of what to include in your Backpacking Gear List, you can of course add to them, but always think through what you are going to take. There is no need to pack your backpack full of items that you will never use, so try to stick to the essentials. - Backpacking Supplies, The Importance Of Taking The Right Backpacking Supplies By : mike legg
Water is properly the most important thing that you will need to carry. Unless your route will allow you to top up on the way or if you have with you the right equipment to filter and sterilise any that you find on the way, (i.e. Rivers or lakes etc.) then you will have to carry all you need for the duration of your trip. (Carry as much as you can is the best tip). - Backpacking Tips, Choosing An Internal Or External Framed Backpack By : steve kirk
When making the choice between an external frame and internal frame you really should focus on a few factors. First you need to determine the average load you carry. Consider if you need a lot of pockets or compartments. Next you should think about your typical backpacking trip and what type of terrain you usually travel on. These things will help you determine which type of backpack is best for you. - Backpacking Food Ideas,Top Tips For Backpacking Food By : mike legg
Instant foods were you just add boiling water (like instant mash potatoes or noodles) are great as they are light to carry and are cooked in no time. Also try taking some dried meats like jerky.These foods may get a little boring after a while so take some things like curry powder and seasonings to spice things up a bit. - Ultralight Backpacking Tips For Lightweight Campers By : mike legg
The first thing of course is to ditch anything that is not really essential. Try to think if you can do without an item and if so leave it behind. Next try to consider items that can be used for more than one task. This can be quite easy if you give it some thought. (For instance do you need to take a plate or will the lid of your cooking pot do the job)? - Backpacking Tips, First Aid Know How By : mike legg
Most major injuries can be avoided, but sometimes no matter how careful you are an injury will occur. Even if it’s a minor one it still needs attention. Every backpacker should have an understanding of basic first aid. If there is a major accident then help could be a long way away, so having basic first aid knowledge can be vital. Even if you do not suffer a major accident, there are still some simple things you can do to prevent problems while backpacking. - Camping on a Budget Safely By : Ben Anton
Camping is a fun, relaxing vacation that many families enjoy year round. However, the cost of camping equipment and the amount of stuff seemingly
needed to go inhibits many from ever trying.
This article describes how any family can go camping using some simple budget-friendly strategies for planning and packing. - Backpacking For Beginners. Choosing The Right Backpack By : mike legg
Buy a pack with a decent amount of external pockets, for all the items that you will need to hand during the day. (This will stop you from having to empty out the main pack to find things that are at the bottom.) I like to keep things like my cooker, food, and water in side pockets so it is easy to get at when I want to stop for a hot drink or a snack. - Backpacking gear list / How to make a backpacking gear list that’s right for you. By : mike legg
Whatever type of backpacking you intend to do, there will always be certain items of kit that will be standard, and these are the items to concentrate on first. Then you can add or take things out according to your personal needs and preference.
Below is a basic starting list. - How To Pack A Backpack,A Few Simple Tips By : mike legg
I’m not a great fan of having lots of things strapped to the outside of my pack. To me this not only looks untidy but these things are likely to get lost or damaged. The only exceptions I would make would be my waterproof jacket and trousers, so that they are easily accessible in the event of rain or showers during the day. I also used to strap my kip-mat to the top of my pack, but as I now use a ¾ length inflatable mat this goes inside. - Solo backpacking - Tips on choosing a solo backpacking tent. By : mike legg
When choosing a tent for solo backpacking there are several factors to take into consideration but I think that a couple of the main ones are size and weight. Ok so you want the lightest tent you can find simply because you have to carry it around with you all day long, so the lighter the better. But don't forget that you also have to sleep in it, often in conditions that are far from ideal e.g. wind, rain, snow, and anything else that the weather can throw at you. - LED Headlamps Benefits and Features By : Ben Anton
We all know that taking a flashlight on a camping, hunting or hiking trip is essential. But headlamps can actually be a better choice in many situations.
This article describes why LED headlamps are a great lighting option for campers and hunters alike. - Cave Hiking Safety: What you should know By : Ben Anton
Cave Hiking is quickly becoming one of the country's most popular hiking adventures.
This article describes what cave hiking is and how you can enjoy a safe and fun hiking trip by adhering to a few basic survival principles. |
