Spanning over 25 countries, islands and territories from the Arctic Circle to the Tropics, no other continental region is as uniquely diverse as North America. There are as many snowy retreats as there are beachside utopias; an abundance of modern metropolitan centers as well as a multitude of inspiring historic sites. Canada, Mexico and the United States comprise the majority…
Tag: Wilderness
Six Wilderness Travel Tips
Wilderness travel is relatively dangerous. Backpacking, floating a river in a canoe, or four-wheeling down isolated two-tracks – they all mean leaving the safety and predictability of civilization behind. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make it much safer, without taking away from the adventure. Here are six tips for doing just that. 1. Prepare. I’ve seen…
Going Camping Try Disney S Fort Wilderness Campground
When someone mentions a vacation in Disney world, what comes to mind? It will be Disney’s joy rides, mingling with cartoon characters and staying in luxury hotels isn’t it? Most people do not know this but you do not have to stay in expensive Disney resorts or hotels when you visit Disney World during your vacations. If you love the…
Adventure Travel Wilderness And Hiking Trails Fees Continue To Rise
Is adventure travel getting expensive for the family? The good news for adventure travel and wilderness hiking trails is that the USA has some of the most unique and incredible places to see on earth. Our National, State Parks, Monuments and Wilderness Areas are awesome, but for years there have been reduced number of visitors. Many citizens have said that…
10 Free Things To Do At Disney World
1. Visit Downtown Disney. It cost nothing to visit Downtown Disney. There are lots of fun shops to stroll through and plenty of people watching oportunities. (If you visit during the day PLEASE take a hat. I think Downtown Disney has it’s own micro climate – it often seems degrees hotter than the rest of Orlando.) Don’t miss the snoozing…
Wilderness Camps Let Campers Really Rough It
If your idea of a great vacation is being pampered, wilderness camping is not for you. Since these camps generally offer a variety of high excitement activities with not much in the way of modern conveniences pampering is not an option. However, during a week or two at a wilderness camp, children can learn important lessons such as survival skills,…
Montana S Welcome Creek Wilderness Trail Madcap Adventures For A Spring Training Hike
Welcome Creek Wilderness – our spring-time challenge in a strange and wonderful little corner of the Montana back country world, just off the blue ribbon trout stream, Rock Creek. We should have thought it through a little more, but just needed to get out and do a nearby trail. So Evie and I threw our three little furry friends, Tina,…
Lewa Wilderness Trails Laikipia Plateau Kenya
The reasons you should visit and stay at Lewa Wilderness Trails as part of your Kenya Safari Holiday are many. The situation of Wilderness Trails in the wildlife rich eastern corner of the Lewa Downs Conservancy is one of the most obvious, as wildlife viewing is almost the whole point of being on safari!! Wilderness Trails has been entertaining guests…
Survival Skills
Survival skills just for backpacking? Why not? For ultralight backpackers like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. If you spend any time in the wilderness, it also just feels good to know you can deal with whatever comes up. Survival means staying warm and dry, hydrated, uninjured, and finding your way out of the wilderness. Of course, eating is…
Summer 2007 Vacation Adventures Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness
Hopefully you have taken a spring vacation with the family. If not, there is still time before the crowds and the heat limit privacy and comfort. But it’s not too early to be thinking about a special summer vacation in the Colorado Rockies. But where? If you’re a native of Colorado, you already know that you have lots of options;…