Backpacking is simply hiking for an extended period of time. Hiking refers to short walks in the outdoors while with backpacking you will need to carry a backpack with food and supplies. This is normally to allow you to camp overnight in the wild. It is physically strenuous and you have to plan for sometime before doing it. Though nature is beautiful, it is not without it risks. This is especially true for city boys … Continue reading
Winter camping, that is crazy, might be the response of some people but really it can be quite the adventure. For those that have tried it; it is a wonderful adventure in nature with the opportunity to enjoy the other side of the coin from those hot summer outings. For those willing to be adventures there is not reason to let the elements keep you boxed up inside your house all winter. Winter has its … Continue reading
Alaska is a great place to go camping. This wonderful land is full of mystery, vastness and hundreds of rarely visited places. If you want to get of the beaten path then this is the place to do it. In the land of the midnight sun you will find adventure and wildness like no other. With all the options open to you and near endless variety in terrain and ecosystems where can you go? You … Continue reading
Camping might not suggest itself as your first thought when planning a vacation. But why not? Camping can be low cost and it can also be a great way to get up close and personal with nature wherever you go. Take for example the wilds of Alaska. This state is so huge that you could spend years camping there and still have many places left to explore. How about Patagonia, this is a rugged wild … Continue reading
Merrell shoes are designed to help people to get ready to go and enjoy the outdoor life. With the rough winter that many parts of the country have experienced, you may be waiting for that first warm day when you can be outdoors and return to your spring and summer fitness routine. Merrell boots don’t make very dressy footwear, but they do make shoes that are meant for spending time outside. They have a huge … Continue reading
There is something very special about camping outdoors. The sound of nature when you wake up makes a welcome change to the noisy traffic and the monotony of the city. Camping outdoors is especially wonderful when out in wide open spaces. We all enjoy the idea of breathtaking mountain and river scenery. A campfire with no enclosure and cooking out. However, being cramped at night or in bad weather in the tent with the family … Continue reading
A backpack hiking trip through Europe or any other area that you are unfamiliar with is a great adventure. Backpacking Italy with friends will leave you with pleasing memories that you’ll enjoy for a lifetime if you do it right. Backpacking mountain terrain will provide you with breathtaking scenery in addition to all of the fun you can have. When you lay out your backpack hiking trip use careful planning to take exactly what you’ll … Continue reading
Not all national parks in Canada are cut from the same cloth. They are as diverse as the country is wide. From the east coast of Newfoundland to the farthest reaches of the Northwest Territories, you will find something for every taste and budget. There are too many to name all national parks in Canada but below are three popular ones you shouldn’t miss. Cape Breton Highlands, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Driving along the Cabot … Continue reading
It can be pretty frustrating trying to teach your kids basic social skills and how to be more self-sufficient. Sometimes, when parents try to teach their kids about new things they turn a deaf ear. If you feel that this is what your child does, then you may want to consider signing them up for scouting, which is a great way to get kids more active with hiking camping and teaching them some basic life … Continue reading
The Grand Canyon as it was called by John Wesley Powell in the 1870’s has become a very popular destination. The Paiutes call it Mountain Lying Down, which is quite fitting. However you view it this place is magical, with wonderful views of nature. Being up close to the Grand Canyon is a remarkable experience that you will never forget. There are many ways you can take in the experience, from hiking, camping and flight … Continue reading
