A quality common among almost all hikers is the strong desire to explore and discover. The sense of wonder and peace you get when you make your way through wooded trails snaking and soil is hard to beat. For some experienced hikers, the best of that feeling comes when exploring truly pristine areas
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Tips For Keeping Your Campsite Clean
When you’re able to keep your campsite clean, all parties benefit. Besides helping you to camp more comfortably, you’re also making the lives of fellow campers easier and keeping the local environment preserved for future generations of outdoor lovers. But, much like housework, cleaning at the campsite is often seen as a tedious chore
Outdoor Safety Tips: Dealing With Wildfires
For those who live or travel to the western portion of the United States, wildfires are a fact of life. Before humans roamed the Earth, natural events such as lightning strikes and volcano eruptions caused wildfires to rage across wooded areas and grasslands. Today, human caused wildfires only add to the number of burns each year. Though not entirely bad
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Outdoor Adventures: Exotic Fish Species in North America
As a destination for exotic fishing opportunities, North America is a bit of an afterthought for many. After all, most areas for fishing on this continent don’t have the sense of wonder and unfamiliarity that other areas of the world do. Nonetheless, there are plenty of rare and exotic fish species that outdoor lovers and experienced anglers can target right here in the Western Hemisphere. Below are a few of the coolest species to target, and where to find them.
Lake Sturgeon
Keeping Your Things Safe at the Campsite
In camping, as in the everyday world, a few bad apples can ruin the whole experience. And at campsites that attract many visitors, this adage holds very true. Though it doesn’t happen often, instances of theft have occurred on campgrounds in the past. It makes sense when you think about it. Camping parties go on extensive hikes or engage in other activities, often leaving their things behind
Monday, November 10, 2014
Outdoor Safety: Dealing With Dehydration
Dehydration’s Hallmarks
The medical definition of dehydration is a condition in which one’s body is lacking the fluids it needs for normal operations. It happens when the body loses more fluid than it’s taking in