Seattle ranks eleventh in Forbes.com's "America's Best Cities for the Outdoors." The coastal city is home to beautiful parks and waterways, and its residents willingly invest more than any of the other 39 cities surveyed to maintain their network...
Choose a canoe for your needs, not because of how much the canoe costs. Choose a canoe based on how many people are going and on what type of body of water you are canoe camping. If you plan on paddling lazily or fast on straight water, then...
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the Badlands of North Dakota. The park consists of a mix of prairies and rock formations that are multicolored and uniquely shaped. From the park's backcountry, you can camp in dispersed campsites...
Recreational canoes and canoes suitable for white water have different design characteristics. Look for a touring or river canoe. A touring or versatile canoe can handle anything from calm lakes to rough water. River canoes have hide sides for a...
Singles in Miami can choose from a wide variety of coed activities for fun and adventure. Sports leagues, parties, dining clubs and speed dating are just a few of the many choices for active singles. Adventurous Miami singles will even find trips...
Swift County is in the southwestern part of Minnesota, and is home to parks that offer hiking, swimming, playgrounds, picnic areas and other recreational activities. The Minnesota landscape offers prairie lands and forests, and lakes and streams...
Situated in North Carolina’s southern coastal plains region, Lumber River State park covers 7,936 acres along a 115-mile stretch of the Lumber River, the only black-water river in North Carolina to be designated a National Wild and Scenic...
Canoeing can be a relaxing journey across a lake or down a gentle stream, as well as an exciting whitewater experience, often at high speeds. Regardless of the intensity of your next canoe trip, knowing some of the basics of paddling will make it...
Chicago's sunny summers and snowy winters make fitness fun all year. Horseback ride in the suburbs or take a canoe trip down the Chicago River. You can even indulge in a day of indoor rock climbing. From ice skating to kayaking, your family will...
Camping allows you to experience everything the great outdoors has to offer. Camping can be a lot of work when it comes to preparing, packing and setting up camp. While there is plenty to do, don’t lose sight of what camping is all...
If weight seems to magically appear on your body after months of diet and exercise, don't blame your genes or your metabolism. Weight loss is tricky because you must constantly maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise in order to lose weight....
Whether your child is about to start preschool or preparing to graduate from high school, exercise is imperative. Instead of getting your child a gym membership and forcing them to go every day after school, make exercise enjoyable. By making your...
Holmes County, Ohio, and the surrounding area are home to one of the largest Amish communities in the world. This region of hills, forests, rivers and farms offers a variety of options for outdoor recreation throughout the year. Whether you prefer...
Pack up your camping gear and hit the trails in the Hocking Hills. Escape to the dense forests and outdoor attractions which permeate the southern Ohio region. Pitch a tent inside the state park and stay a stone's throw away from Old Man's Cave...
From Niagara Falls to the Adirondacks to Watkins Glen, New York has a variety of KOA Campgrounds. Hiking, biking and whitewater rafting are just a few of the many activities available while staying at a KOA. KOA also has many amenities to make you...
Texas can be prohibitively hot in the summer months, but by October, the early fall crush of pre back-to-school family vacations has gone, and the weather is just right to take advantage of the many outdoor adventures and camping experiences...
Camping in a Saskatchewan provincial or national park offers varied opportunities for active, healthy outdoor activities. While Saskatchewan has a reputation for being flat, this beautiful province actually offers a diverse landscape. Excellent...
As the largest city in Texas, Houston has plenty to offer active individuals looking to enjoy the outdoors. The city has 337 recreation parks where you can find a wide array of activities such as hiking, picnicking and boating. Canoe enthusiasts...
Canoe paddles have a single blade on the paddle piece, as opposed to kayak paddles that have a double blade. If you are going on a day trip or are whitewater canoeing, use paddles that have a beavertail or tulip shaped blade. These are flexible...
The Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, has beautiful white sand beaches along the soothing waters of the Gulf of Mexico, rivers and nature trails, in addition to museums and cultural activities for children and...
Vermont has a long, cold winter that supports an active outdoor season, which can be enjoyed by skiers, sledders and snowshoe hikers of all ages. In comparison, the summertime in the state is generally pleasant, but on occasion the weather can...
Tent camping is an excellent way to get away from it all and experience the great outdoors. Located along the U.S.-Mexico border in southwestern Texas, Mission offers you a few private and state park tent campgrounds to choose from. Wherever you...
North Conway is a popular New Hampshire destination for mountain hikers, canoeists, skiers, winter mountaineers, outlet shoppers, leaf-peekers, restaurant diners and campers of all types. Since winters in this White Mountain resort town can be...
Lakes, open fields and heavily wooded areas make the state of Florida a camper's paradise. There are plenty of healthy outdoors activities for people of all ages at each camping spot. Go for a hike with your family around the lake in one of the...
As one of the largest lakes in the United States, Lake Tahoe is a popular destination for family vacations and weekend getaways throughout the year. Visitors can choose from a variety of accommodations ranging from luxury resorts to family...
The Pecos River runs parallel to the Rio Grande in Texas. Thrill-seeking paddlers often ride the rapids of the Pecos River as it rushes through steep canyons and white water surges on its way to Lake Amistad. It doesn't take an adventurer to enjoy...
Texas rivers cut through scenic terrain such as prairies, canyons and bayous. They have existed long before Texas was a state, or we were a nation, and have attracted mankind for thousands of years. Whether winding through the towering pines of...
There are a wide range of camping options available for you in central Minnesota, ranging from primitive campsites with bare-bones equipment for pitching a tent to RV campground resorts offering families a range of amenities. The central Minnesota...
Idaho offers outdoor adventure for campers who can access the rivers, wilderness and mountains in an RV. Plan your trip around the state so you can fish in hundreds of lakes, raft the wild rivers or snowshoe on miles of trails. There are many...
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