Mammoth Cave: One of the Most Beautiful in Our National Park System
Directly south of Louisville, just off Interstate 65 and not far from Cave City, Mammoth Cave National Park sits nestled in the rolling, wooded hills of west-central Kentucky. Cedar trees dominate the landscape around the park, broken only by grazing cattle, small tobacco fields, and immense limestone outcroppings.Limestone is what... Read More
Motorhome Camp Grounds Stalls should be Astroturf
Having traveled from state to state and every city in the United States over 10,000 population occasionally staying at motor home camp grounds it seems that a few new ideas might be worthy of mention. Motor home campgrounds generally consist of a cement parking stall, which is level and then... Read More
Calculate Food Quantities for Camping and Outdoor Recreation
As the warmer weather approaches, we look forward to another season of camping and enjoying the fun, relaxation, and beauty that the outdoor environment has to offer. I am anxious to get out on weekends to some of my favorite campsites around Kentucky and Indiana. Of course I'll have plenty... Read More
Boston Vacations: Four Ways To Experience Beantown
Boston is a great destination city for a vacation. There's plenty on tap to see and do, and it's an easy city to get around on foot. And you'll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of old and new.You can experience the start of the revolutionary war, take a bus... Read More
True North & Magnetic Declination - A Trick to Make it Stick
Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating your way through the wilds with map and compass.Yet it's a tricky thing to remember, at least the way it has traditionally been taught, using an addition / subtraction method. Just when you think you've grasped it, the concept floats... Read More
Scotland - The New White Water Rafting Capital of Europe
Scotland has taken its place as the new Mecca for white water rafting and extreme sports enthusiasts. With over 120 activity centres around the country you can do it all here - from jumping off cliffs, sliding through canyons and rolling down hills in plastic balls, to more traditional activities... Read More
Review: Russell Shortos The Island At The Center Of The World
Up to now the preponderant view held by many historians is that Dutch contribution to American history and particularly to that of New York has been one of irrelevancy. As we no doubt realize, the winners write history, and unfortunately, whatever the losers may have contributed, it seems to be... Read More
Retired LoWs Do Yuma
Yuma, Arizona. In the winter, it's the best town in America with a year round population of some 50,000 and a winter population of 150,000. We retired LoWs make this a sure stop each winter. If you want to make next winter more fun, come join us!You won't be alone!... Read More
River Rafting on the Salmon River
The beautiful Salmon River stretches through over 400 miles of Idaho. The legendary explorers Lewis and Clark traveled part of the Salmon River but thought it was too rough to navigate. For a short time The river was also known as Lewis's River. Another name for this wild, untamable body... Read More
Unforgettable White Mountains Vacations ? The Most Scenic 100 Miles in New England
This amazing drive through the White Mountains of New Hampshire has a gorgeous vista at every turn, oodles and oodles of family vacation fun, and a visit to the home of the world wind speed record. Just keep reading to discover a remarkable trip on your White Mountains vacation.The White... Read More
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Camping For Fun
Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy the... Read More
Old Sturbridge Village ? Links to Our Past Guide, Part 2
Once described in a 1950 article as "The Town That... Read More
Boondocking America
Boondocking is fun! Boondockers go anywhere they want, at any... Read More
4 Steps to an Enjoyable Hike
Some people have fought many years of their lives to... Read More
Kenya Safari Top Five National Parks
The Kenya safari circuit is one of the best in... Read More
Lake Jipe straddling Tanzania and Kenya
So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many... Read More
Find a Camping Gear Outlet Near You
When you search online for a camping gear outlet you... Read More
Highpointing: It?s Not Just For Mountaineers
Mount Sunflower, Kansas. Ebright Azimuth, Delaware. Hawkeye Point, Iowa. Hoosier... Read More
Driving in Greece - How Bad is it?
Generally speaking, Greek drivers are not the best in Europe,... Read More
Be Sure to Buy the Best Discount Camping Gear Before Going on that Family Adventure
When you're on the Internet looking for discount camping gear,... Read More
Student Travel ? Backpacking In Europe
For the fortunate few, life isn't complete without a backpacking... Read More
Visiting Whistler in Summer
It is the end of the season for the year... Read More
Scotland - The New White Water Rafting Capital of Europe
Scotland has taken its place as the new Mecca for... 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
Ten Skills - A Backpacking List
Have you ever had a backpacking trip that was a... Read More
The Lumemo Trail - An African Wilderness Experience for the Practiced Hiker
The Udzungwa Mountains National park was created primarily for the... Read More
African Safari Gear Packing List - What To Take Along
The last thing you want on an African safari is... Read More
Alaska Sport Fishing Guide
WHAT TO FISH AND WHERE: Alaska offers some of the... Read More
San Diego Beach Hikes ? Cardiff to Carlsbad
San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the... Read More
Ultralight Backpacks - The Lightest
Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce... Read More
Block Island ? Memorable Vacations Are Made of This
Block Island is a seaside jewel lying 12 miles off... Read More
Hiking Trails Mt. Washington Valley NH - Trekking trails USA
Mt. Washington Valley Trails & Mt Washington - NHThe highest... Read More
Welcome to Bragg Creek
Welcome to Bragg Creek! Bragg Creek is located in the... Read More
Two Person Hammocks ? Snuggle With Your Beau in Style
How many of you take the time to just relax... 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
Zambia Safari Top Five National Parks
Zambia is Africa's best kept secret as far as safaris... Read More
Kerala ? Holiday in Gods Own Country
Touted as one of the world's fifty destinations of a... Read More
Experience The Real Florida
Every year around 40 million visitors come to Florida for... Read More
Survival in the Wilderness: What to Do, What You Need
Summer is for picnics, hikes, outdoor concerts, barbeques ... and... Read More
Top Five Honeymoon Safari Destinations In Africa
An African honeymoon safari is the perfect way to celebrate... Read More
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Trip
Costa Rica's mountainous topography and copious rainfall are both responsible... Read More
True North & Magnetic Declination - A Trick to Make it Stick
Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating... Read More
The American Picnic ? Make Yours Memorable
We love spending time outdoors and if you are expecting... Read More
Hiking from Your Own Home
Picture this. You are stuck at home knee deep in... Read More
The Kuan Yin Shrine, Bangkok ? the Goddess of Mercy on the Chao Phraya
The Kuan Yin Shrine in Bangkok is in an old... Read More
Kerala Backwaters - Gently Down the Stream
The quaint little balcony was large enough to accommodate two... Read More
Topographic Maps 101
The intricate details on a topographic map can be befuddling,... Read More
RV Camping at Casinos
There's nothing that will quicken the interest of RVers like... Read More
Great Family Camping Trips Make Excellent Traditions
A wonderful way to invest in your families' treasure trove... Read More
Lake Winnipesaukee ? The Smile of the Great Spirit
Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest and one of the deepest... Read More
Trekking in Jordan
1st day : Airport / Amman, O/N Our representative will... Read More
Taking an Alaskan Cruise ? What to Pack
Packing in general can be a hassle. But when going... Read More
Japanese Garden of Monaco
Have you ever seen an authentic Japanese garden? Well, I... Read More
Rigid Inflatable Boats
A rigid inflatable boat is defined as a hard-hulled boat... Read More
On Safari in Northern Tanzania ? Back to The Sixth Day of the Creation
Tanzania's natural endowment as a wildlife safari destination is unrivalled.... Read More
Kayak Travel and Trips
If you love the thrill and adventure of kayak travel,... Read More
Old Sturbridge Village ? Links to Our Past Guide, Part 2
Once described in a 1950 article as "The Town That... Read More
Zambezi Sharks Under Threat at Protea Banks
Sharklife.co.za has been fighting an ongoing for the protection of... Read More
Bunbury Western Australia
The first recorded mapping of what is now Koombana Bay... Read More
Beach Vacation Photo Tips ? Make Your Vacation AND Photos Memorable
Most people, who go on a family beach vacation, take... Read More
GOA ? A Carnival of Beaches
The state of Goa on the West coast of India,... Read More
Visiting Whistler in Summer
It is the end of the season for the year... Read More
No Artificial Ingredients Indeed
Back from our family's vacation to Costa Rica, I am... Read More
Code of Conduct for Outdoor Enthusiasts
My favorite outdoor related quote comes from John Muir, the... Read More
Ultralight Backpacks - The Lightest
Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce... Read More
How to Repair an Inflatable Boat
The owner can attempt small inflatable boat repair if factory-gluing... Read More
Hard Labor Creek State Park Earned Its Name
One afternoon during a trip across the country in our... Read More
Journey to Haypress Creek
It was the end of my first year as a... Read More
Camping - Get Those Tents Up!
Have you ever thought you might like to try a... Read More
Traveling To and Around Hawaii, A First-Time Visitors Primer
Six different islands in Hawaii are open to tourism. Most... Read More
One of the Oldest Traditions of the American West; The Dude Ranch
Dude Ranches first gained popularity in the 1920s, in large... 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
Creative Camp Cooking
For most people, outdoor cooking is synonymous with barbeque, but... Read More
Where to Find Some of the Best Beaches in the World
We think that Cape Town has some of the best... Read More
Wal-Mart Camping And Other Free Places
"Do you know about Wal-Mart camping?" We didn't know, but... Read More
Creative Camp Cooking - Part 2
In a previous article, I wrote primarily about box ovens.... Read More
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