Disneyland for Hikers: A Walk to Mt. Whitney
Base camp sits at 12,000 feet - stark, windy, unshaded from the blazing August sun, but an otherwise great place to stop for a snack. Voices echo across cold granite as the breeze wraps around dozens of tents, backpacks, cooking stoves, and bear-proof food canisters. An unopened package of banana... Read More
Arrowhead Hunting and Rock Collecting
We weren't planning to go rock and arrowhead hunting in Arizona. My wife and I just liked that hotspring in the desert. It was agood place to escape the Michigan winter for a while.Then we met Felix, an old Mayan Indian living in an old RV. After sharing meals and... Read More
Highpointing: It?s Not Just For Mountaineers
Mount Sunflower, Kansas. Ebright Azimuth, Delaware. Hawkeye Point, Iowa. Hoosier High Point, Indiana.They may not have the name recognition of Mount McKinley (Denali), Mount Rainier, Mount Whitney, and Mount Hood. And they certainly are far, far easier to get to! But all these places have something in common. Each is... Read More
Amazing Trek Across TIbet!
Today Bookpleasures and Sketchandtravel are pleased to have as our guest, Brandon Wilson, author of Yak Butter Blues.In 1992, Brandon and his wife Cheryl travelled 40 days from early October to the end of November in 1992 over 1000 kilometers travelling along the ancient pilgrimage route across Tibet. Evidently, they... Read More
Camping For Fun
Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and relax. But before going camping you will need to purchase camping equipment one of the better places to get the gear you need is at camping world.To go camping does not have to cost a arm and a... Read More
RV Vacations: Ten Tips
Perhaps you have wondered about taking an RV vacation. It seems like fun and you'd like to try it, but you aren't sure if it's for you. Well, it's a growing industry. Annual RV retail sales topped $14 billion in 2004. As baby boomers take to the road, the RVing... Read More
River Rafting in Washington State
The great state of Washington offers some of the best white-water rafting in the entire country. There are around 15 rivers in Washington state that are great for river rafting. Some of the most famous are the Klickitat, the Yakima, and the Skagit rivers. Each offers a unique Washington river... Read More
Catch Another Falling Star
Recently we stayed at a state campground in Michigan near a couple of lakes and the Kalamazoo River.The sites were large and wooded and secluded and it was soooooo relaxing to be there. Lots of interesting people walking and biking and roller blading.The weather was perfect - 70 degrees, perfectly... Read More
How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2
The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search.1. Does the trailer jack work?2. Do the propane bottles need updating and inspection? This can be costly if... Read More
Eight Tips For A Bug-Free Summer
(NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not only make your summer more enjoyable, it will help prevent you and your family from getting annoying and sometimes dangerous... Read More
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The Pyramids of Giza
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Hiking Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park is the most popular park in... Read More
Discount Lift Tickets - Learn what Colorado Ski Resorts Do Not Want You to Know!
How to get discount lift tickets for popular ski resorts... Read More
Ireland Golf Vacations ? Top Tips To Help You Plan an Ireland Golf Vacation
Live your golfing dreams on an Ireland golf vacation.The K... Read More
Visiting Croatia
Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good... Read More
Experience The Real Florida
Every year around 40 million visitors come to Florida for... Read More
The Best Safari Company for Your Safari Trip - Heres How To Choose
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South Africa Safari Top Five National Parks and Game Reserves
A South Africa safari is the ideal wildlife trip to... Read More
Solo Backpacking
Have you ever gone solo backpacking? If you have, you'll... Read More
Things to Make Your Gap Year in Africa Easy!
The kind of things you pack when you go on... Read More
Welcome to Bragg Creek
Welcome to Bragg Creek! Bragg Creek is located in the... Read More
A Retired, Single RVer Travels
For some 30 years I practiced law in Mesa, Arizona.... Read More
Wildebeest Migration - How To Get The Best Seats In The House
To get the most out of a wildebeest migration safari... Read More
Creative Camp Cooking
For most people, outdoor cooking is synonymous with barbeque, but... Read More
Tips for Mountain Bikers in Spain
As any keen mountain biker will know, there are some... Read More
Find a Camping Gear Outlet Near You
When you search online for a camping gear outlet you... Read More
Lake Jipe straddling Tanzania and Kenya
So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many... Read More
Side-Tripping in Montana
Nightlife in Big Sky, Montana is more exciting than you... Read More
Is The Workamper Lifestyle For You?
If you've been dreaming of traveling the highways in your... Read More
Alaska Hunting Guide
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Samoa, Heart of Polynesia
The islands of Samoa are emerging as an exciting new... Read More
Camping - Get Those Tents Up!
Have you ever thought you might like to try a... Read More
Stay Out of That Old Mine!
It seems like the most adventurous thing in the world.... Read More
A Holiday in Rajasthan
Romancing History ? A Holiday in RajasthanRajasthan, the name evokes... Read More
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
If anyplace on earth is a natural paradise, Plitvice Lakes... Read More
A Torrent of Influences ? Tourism in Goa
Sun, Sand and Surf ? an apt description for Goa?... Read More
Three Classic Hikes Abroad
Paul Scott Mower once said, "There is nothing like walking... Read More
A Thumb Sketch Outline of Tanzania?s Attractions and National Parks
The Northern Circuit is probably Africa's most dramatic wildlife area.... Read More
Visiting Whistler in Summer
It is the end of the season for the year... Read More
Inflatable Boats: An Overview
Inflatable boats are made from flexible material, usually rubber, canvas,... Read More
Kayak Travel and Trips
If you love the thrill and adventure of kayak travel,... Read More
Top Five African Safari Destinations
Any vacations in Africa will not be complete without going... Read More
Solo Backpacking Tips
Solo backpacking means peace and quiet. No one to talk... Read More
Bird Watching Tips
Simply sitting and watching birds is a popular hobby around... Read More
A Review of Inflatable Boat Manufacturers
There are many manufacturers of inflatable boats on the market... Read More
Backpacking Trips - Ten Essential Items
I've had backpacking trips that included rain, snow, lightning, rockslides,... Read More
Scotland - The New White Water Rafting Capital of Europe
Scotland has taken its place as the new Mecca for... Read More
Lake Jipe straddling Tanzania and Kenya
So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many... Read More
How To Buy a Used RV - Part 1
If you are on a tight budget and can't afford... Read More
Shark Attacks! How Common are They? Where do They Occur?
Last week in Australia, one man's day at beach could... Read More
Bird Watching Journals ? Preserve Your Bird Watching Experiences
Bird Watching is a great way to escape the rat... Read More
Highpointing: It?s Not Just For Mountaineers
Mount Sunflower, Kansas. Ebright Azimuth, Delaware. Hawkeye Point, Iowa. Hoosier... Read More
Code of Conduct for Outdoor Enthusiasts
My favorite outdoor related quote comes from John Muir, the... Read More
RV Vacations: Ten Tips
Perhaps you have wondered about taking an RV vacation. It... Read More
Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower ? Links to Our Past Guide, Part 1
Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II ship are major attractions... Read More
Catch Another Falling Star
Recently we stayed at a state campground in Michigan near... Read More
Side-Tripping in Montana
Nightlife in Big Sky, Montana is more exciting than you... Read More
Ten Skills - A Backpacking List
Have you ever had a backpacking trip that was a... Read More
Hiking in the Forest Knowing When to Slow Down
One morning in mid summer, I headed out for some... Read More
Visiting Croatia
Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good... Read More
The Best Backpacking Food
Maybe your favorite backpacking food is a freeze-dried turkey dinner.... Read More
Book a Golf Package in Myrtle Beach for Golfing Fun and Great Times in the Sun
Thousands of golfers flock to the Carolinas each spring and... Read More
All the Way to Timbuctu
Yes, it's real. There is a place called Timbuktu and... Read More
Backpacking Journals ? Preserve Your Backpacking Experiences
Backpacking is a great way to escape the rat race... Read More
Chimborazo: Learning Spanish At 20,600 Feet
Climbing the glaciers to the summit of Mount Chimborazo in... Read More
Gambling Isnt the Only Thing to do in Las Vegas
Do you think the only thing to do in Las... Read More
Dont Forget that Camping Gear Checklist Before You Leave on that Family Camping Adventure
A camping gear checklist is an important tool to help... Read More
Navigating on the Mountain, in Water, or in Woods there is an eTrex Unit For You
Truly a small wonder, the eTrex takes the best features... Read More
Campsite Meal Planning and Recipe
Hello Again,Today we will be talking about meal planning. Meals... Read More
You Might Be An Ultralight Backpacker If...
If you you find yourself saying "Hey, that's a good... Read More
4 Steps to an Enjoyable Hike
Some people have fought many years of their lives to... Read More
Ten African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go
1. Take the early morning drives on safari even though... Read More
The Best Safari Company for Your Safari Trip - Heres How To Choose
Which is the best African safari company for my safari... Read More
Tom Sawyer Day - Floating Down The River
There were four of us on that first Tom Sawyer... Read More
A Torrent of Influences ? Tourism in Goa
Sun, Sand and Surf ? an apt description for Goa?... Read More
Ultralight Backpacking Skills - A Three Day Test
On Lake Michigan, at the end of the Stonington Peninsula,... Read More
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