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Five Reasons to Go Overlanding on Your Next Vacation
If you enjoy extended travel, camping, and personal freedom, then overlanding may be perfect for you. For some travelers, it offers a memorable holiday while for others it often becomes a full-time way of life. Here are 5 main reasons you may want to consider overlanding as a way to travel.
read moreBest Hiking Routes in Costa Rica in 2022
Regarded as one of the world’s best ecotourism destinations, Costa Rica offers endless hiking opportunities through rainforest in search of exotic wildlife. The best way to explore Costa Rica’s abundant natural beauty is by hiking with a guide. One reason is because local guides know where the best spots are located to give you the best chance of observing much of the country’s most iconic wildlife.
read more10 Hiking Essentials to Pack for Your Next Hiking Trip
Backpacking and hiking often requires having specific gear to enjoy ultimate comfort and safety. From staying hydrated and well fed to fending of insects and treating ailments, it pays to be prepared in the outdoors. To make sure your next hiking trip is enjoyable and safe, here are 10 essentials you should definitely have in your pack.
read moreBoondocking in California: Six Spots to Pin on Google Maps
Boondocking with your RV usually means being away from many services and without hook-ups. Boondocking may be about getting off the grid and embracing nature, but this means you have to do a bit of planning and preparation ahead of time to ensure your health, comfort, and safety. Here are some helpful boondocking tips and locations for dispersed camping in California.
read moreA Beginner’s Guide to Remote Camping in the Wild
Whether you refer to it as off-grid, primitive, backcountry, or remote camping, the idea is getting back to the basics and really connecting with nature. If you’re considering planning a remote camping experience in the wild, be sure to check out our helpful hints that will make your first truly wild camping experience a successful one.
read more12 Not-So-Obvious Camping Essentials
Everyone knows the basics of what to pack for a camping trip such as a tent, sleeping bag, and camping chairs, but many fail to consider some of the other essential items you may want to add to your gear list. Here’s a handy list of camping items you may want to pack for your next date with wilderness which will help ensure your health, safety, and comfort.
read moreOregon’s Parks and Best Scenic Locations
Whether you’re looking to do some remote backcountry hiking and camping or simply want to visit a park closer to the big cities like Portland, here are some of Oregon’s best parks and natural spaces to experience.
read moreThe Top 7 Parks and Gardens to Visit in Washington D.C.
From grand green spaces like the U.S. National Arboretum and Theodore Roosevelt Island to more private secluded gardens, there are a number of natural spaces you can escape all the politics and congestion of the Washington D.C. Even the National Mall abounds with beautiful landscaping.
read moreA Few Great Physical & Mental Health Benefits You’ll Get from Fishing
While some types of fishing can prove to be an expensive sport or hobby, most fishing is relatively cheap and provides just as much health benefits as an expensive gym membership or yoga classes can offer. Here are just some of the many ways you can improve your overall health by taking up fishing, whether you’re after mahi-mahi in the Gulf of Mexico or salmon in Alaska.
read more3 Life-Changing Places in the American Southwest that You Have to Visit Before You Die
Whether you’re headed to the saguaro cactus-filled Sonoran Desert or the slot canyons of Grand Canyon, there’s plenty to explore in America’s Southwest. Cruise along Route 66 or partake in a bit of hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, or canyoneering.
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