|
|
162 Articles Under This Category
Now Displaying Page 1, Articles 1 to 25
Next Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
|
Tarantula Tuesday (OK Friday and Saturday – Tuesday just goes better with Tarantula) -
 - Marijo Phelps (2,761)     
Marijo Phelps  
The road was straight and went on and on – flat for Colorado
through desolate towns of yesteryear which were no more. We could see snow
covered Spanish Peaks on the distant horizon. Occasionally there was a tree
with leaves – yellow, gold or rusty banners waving as we drove by, unusual... ( added 4 hours 58 minutes ago.) |
Thanksgiving at Yosemite -
Matt Bolton (0)
So you think a trip to one of our greatest national parks, a natural treasure of breathtaking beauty we all jointly own, is something to consider only during the peak summer vacation period. Well, before you book it for next July or August and finalize your plans for Thanksgiving with grandma... ( added 2 days 14 hours ago.) |
5 Places To Go Camping In Italy -
- Paul Symonds (549) 
Camping remains one of the most popular tourist activities in Italy which is home to over one thousand seven hundred official camping spots. The mix of great spring, summer and autumn weather, great food and affordable camping makes this a popular camping area with European travellers. Below a... ( added 3 days 3 hours ago.) |
| |
|
|
| |
Outdoor Camping Accessories Like Sleeping Bags Are Essential! -
Joy Binkley (0)
Like you, I love camping and there is nothing better than sleeping outside on a cool spring night. I started camping years ago and decided to make the investment and buy a tent, sleeping bag and all of the other amenities. When I started looking for a sleeping bag, I was overwhelmed with the... ( added 11 days 4 hours ago.) |
Get Planning For Next Summer With Caravans For Sale From Online Advisors -
Jenny Pilley (14) 
Many of us like to plan ahead to get the best deal. However, some people are still struggling in the current economic climate to afford luxurious holidays abroad.
One solution that not only guarantees fun holidays but can also save you a vast amount of money in the long run, is holidaying in... ( added 17 days 12 hours ago.) |
Campfire Treats That Will Delight The Kids -
Asher Ricard (14,077)  
Asher Ricard 
Camping with kids can be such an adventure. Everything is new and appealing as kids explore the outside world and find that there is more to the world then just video games and movies. Kids will be amazed watching the campfire. They return to little cave men as their eyes light up when the fire... ( added 188 days 8 hours ago.) |
How To Camp On A Budget -
Asher Ricard (14,077)
Asher Ricard
Camping is a great summer activity that doesn't cost a lot to begin with and offers families a great vacation. In the times we are in, vacations are going to be hard for families. Camping can be a great alternative. Traditionally it is a cheap vacation with nights under $40 at most campsites.... ( added 195 days 11 hours ago.) |
Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro Trekking Experience -
Mark Foe (50) 
It's February and today is a hot sunny day with clear blue skies just like any other day in February. I'm in Nairobi doing the final arrangements for a six day Mount Kenya climb using the Sirimon - Chogoria traverse.
Before going to bed, I make sure the vehicle is in good shape. I also make a... ( added 2 years 139 days ago.) |
Great Tips For Car Camping Enjoyment -
Ken Hornbrook (8)
Camping is fun. With a little education your camping experience will be everything you dreamed it could be.
Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
1. With a little pre-planning and some organization once you get to your site, you can avoid many mishaps or emergencies that could spoil... ( added 2 years 151 days ago.) |
High Altitude Tips For Backpackers -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
My first high altitude experience was going to the top of Mount Shasta (14,179 feet) in California. My head was pounding like someone was knocking on a door, and this continued for hours. After I made it to the summit and began to descend, the pain went away. This is a clue to the primary... ( added 2 years 328 days ago.) |
Wal-Mart Camping And Other Free Places -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
"Do you know about Wal-Mart camping?" We didn't know, but the old man at the campground in Florida insisted WalMart not only allowed RVs and vans to park overnight, but encouraged it. "Free camping," he told us, and we didn't wait long to take advantage of this new knowledge.
Somewhere in... ( added 3 years 19 days ago.) |
The Best Beach Camping Parks in California -
Rich Herman (2,145)
There are many beautiful beaches in California. Although most of these have many activities available for day-use, not all of them provide facilities for camping and allow overnight stays. This article lists the best beach camping parks in California and gives you some of the details about each... ( added 3 years 61 days ago.) |
Survival Tips For Backpackers -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
Why survival tips for backpackers? Certainly backpacking may never become a matter of wilderness survival for you, especially if you are careful in your planning. Still, getting lost or twisting an ankle far from any road is always a possibility. In any case, learning a few new things from time... ( added 3 years 139 days ago.) |
Michigan Outdoors - Hidden Places -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
In Michigan, being outdoors can mean relaxing on a sandy beach or getting lost in the wilderness. One of the hidden places described below will let you do both. Here are three places that you haven't seen in magazine articles and guide books.
Michigan Outdoors - Rivers
You can float the... ( added 3 years 229 days ago.) |
Van Camping -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
Why van camping? It certainly doesn't give you the luxury of life in an RV, but then you don't have the discomfort of sleeping in a tent, either. It's cheap compared to an RV, and you can go places they cannot. That's why we spent more than 25 nights sleeping in our conversion van last year.
... ( added 3 years 293 days ago.) |
Camping And The Right Kind Of Tent -
ianw (586)
Campers all over the globe prefer to use tents
in their camping trips. With so many different kinds of tents available
in the market, it becomes very difficult to choose the type of tent
which is suitable for your needs. This article describes the essential
criteria that you should look in a... ( added 4 years 106 days ago.) |
ALASKA Hunting Guide -
- Travelmake (165)
WHAT TO HUNT AND WHERE: Alaska is a hunter's paradise. Hunting here can provide the full scope of experiences- from caribou to deer and moose, from grizzly and brown bears to wolves, from Dall sheep and mountain goats to muskox, from waterfowl to ptarmigan and several grouse species. Diverse... ( added 4 years 142 days ago.) |
The Different Styles of Tents Available -
ianw (586)
The dictionary defines a tent as 'a portable shelter usually of
canvas or other cloth stretched over poles or supports and fastened to
the ground with pegs and ropes'. That definition covers a wide variety
of structures in many sizes, shapes and styles. Whether you're looking
for family... ( added 4 years 156 days ago.) |
10 Benefits You Get from Using Trekking Poles For Hiking -
shorrobi (124)
By Robin Shortt
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit. -Aristotle-
I remember watching my boys growing up. They would go to their Scout meetings and bring home a pole that they had
cut from a sapling. They made it into a pole by stripping the bark... ( added 4 years 212 days ago.) |
Dutch Oven Cooking Basics -
shorrobi (124)
by Val Shortt
Pioneer Cooking
When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire? Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless. Dutch ovens can be... ( added 4 years 212 days ago.) |
Black Bear Chasing Kid Style -
shorrobi (124)
by Robin Shortt
Black Bear Chase
Peddling as fast as my aching legs could move, I came to an abrupt stop. My shocked eyes followed the big black bear as it veered off the old brush road into the dark forest, just a few feet in front of me.
Camping With My Friends
It was early summer.... ( added 4 years 212 days ago.) |
Let There Be Light, Part 1 – The Camping Lantern -
Nick Smith (1,592)
The only thing worse than setting up a tent in the rain is setting up a tent in the rain in the dark. That is a lesson I learned all too well while trying to set up camp in the middle of the night during a cold New England thunderstorm. Having the right camping lantern can be the difference... ( added 4 years 289 days ago.) |
| |
|
|
| |
Camping Food That Works for You -
Nick Smith (1,592)
Even though winter - with all its snow, wind, and cold - is definitely upon us, it’s never too early to start thinking about camping this spring or summer. And for those outdoor enthusiasts who won’t wait for the snow to melt before setting out this winter, there is no better time than now to... ( added 4 years 310 days ago.) |
Backpacking 101: The Joy of Hiking -
- Jeffrey Davis (45)
Having come to love the peacefulness and beauty of the great outdoors at an early age, I sometimes take for granted that everyone doesn't possess the knowledge learned from previous encounters with Mother Nature that I have. To this end I intend to share some basic ground rules that if followed... ( added 144 days 10 hours ago.) |
Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking - Must Have Essentials -
- Jeffrey Davis (45)
Many of us take to the great outdoors to escape the tediousness of our daily lives. It's a great place to get away from the stresses of our daily routines and can be quite therapeutic under the right circumstances. Under the wrong circumstances, however, the camping and hiking adventure can... ( added 158 days 13 hours ago.) |
|
|
| |
|
162 Articles Total in this category
Next Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Submit an Article!
|
|
 for
the most recent articles under Travel / Camping / Hiking ?
|
|
