For whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is an enthusiasts dream! The rivers available only short drives from the major cities provide beginners and experts, alike, with an exciting and fun challenge for half, one, and two day trips. For those who want a longer, more impressive experience, Oregon also offers some [...]
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Whitewater Rafting in Oregon
August 29th, 2010 
Joshua Tree – Hiking Ryan Mountain
August 29th, 2010 With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park.
Joshua Tree – Ryan Mountain
If you’re looking for the best view in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain is the undisputed winner. Make it [...]
Guidelines To Buying Mosquito Netting
August 27th, 2010 Mosquitoes can carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever, many types of encephalitis and dengue. Almost 600 million people die each year with mosquito-born diseases. What can you do to prevent getting bitten?
Mosquito netting
is important because it prevents an insect bite that carries infectious diseases. It comes in a variety of shapes, color and [...]
A Guide To Resorts In The Alps
August 10th, 2010 The alps are a popular winter travel destination. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other winter activities abound throughout the mountainous area. The Alps are shared among many countries, including Austria, France, German, Italy and Switzerland. Whether you are looking for a family vacation or are more adventurous and enjoy mountaineering and extreme skiing, you will find something for every one in this area.
Family Resorts in the Alps
Many resorts throughout t…
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No Comments »A Backpack With Wheels?
August 10th, 2010 I wouldn’t have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the “Wheelpacker”(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can even go over logs and rocks. But it comes with a heavy price tag. They are [...]
Posted in Camping, Camping & Hiking News, Tips and Tricks, Track & Field Tags: backpacking, backpacking checklist, backpacking clothing, backpacking gear, backpacking guide, backpacking list, backpacking supplies, Camping Supplys, equipment, gear, Track and Field, Travel Tips, wheelpacker No Comments »5 Easy Steps to Giving the Perfect BackCountry Gift
August 9th, 2010 Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper…..
What to Consider When Choosing a Hiking Trail
July 27th, 2010 Are you interested in going on a hiking adventure? Whether that hiking adventure will last for a few hours or a whole weekend, you will need to choose a hiking trail. When it comes to choosing a hiking trail, you need to remember that you have a number of different options. No matter [...]
Travel Alaska… An Adventure of a Lifetime
July 1st, 2010 by: Doug Koch
So you’re like John Locke of the TV series Lost and simply (literally) dying for an adventure. Or maybe you’re just bored to death and you want to experience more of life. Have no fear… no need to travel across the globe to taste adventure in the wilds of Africa or the [...]
Adventure Travel – Close And Cheap
June 30th, 2010 Adventure travel is becoming more popular all the time. It can be very expensive, though, and even a bit too dangerous for some of us. It doesn’t have to either, though. Here are a few ideas for small adventures you can afford. They are followed by a definition of adventure that will help you add [...]
Bald Eagles Arrive in Squamish BC
June 25th, 2010 Once again our planet’s largest gatherings of Bald Eagles in underway in Squamish British Columbia, just North of Vancouver BC, and just 50 km south of the world class Whistler Ski Resort. Based on population estimates, up to 5% of the world’s bald eagles winter in the very this very accessible area. [...]
