Hiking

Why Glamping is the New Camping Glamping is now making waves in almost anywhere around the globe. The term “glamping” refers to glamourous camping. It is quickly becoming a global trend because of its appealing charm. It’s a new way for people to travel and have fun. Glamping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort and style. This new approach to travel accommodation is a popular choice for groups who want to experience the joys of camping minus the hard work. You…

Atop a big bump on Williams Peak near Mariposa, CA, an aging fire lookout tower offers hikers exercise and fresh air to banish cabin fever. The views are terrific and far flung, and the forlorn tower provides fine Kodak moments. Neither long nor strenuous, the route traces a good dirt road 3.5 miles to the modest summit of the peak, elevation 3.205 feet. Or, if you prefer a shorter trek, drive to the gate blocking auto travel 1.4 miles below the summit. In addition to a moderate jaunt to an…

The bear looked towards us and we quickly ran. It was the summer of 2010 and we went up camping at Nordhouse Dunes campground(Manistee National Forest). Its was a bright sunny Saturday morning. The smell of fresh bacon being cooked over a campfire with a nice glass of milk to drink. We had the whole day planned out for us. Eat breakfast, and go for a walk in the dunes. Then later that night we decided that we would make some s'mores once it gets dark. It was gonna be a normal camping trip, but…

My adventures in Boy Scout summer camp You should really go to boy scout summer camp. Here is a short story on why you should go. The first day after we arrived at camp we chose our bunkmates and tents I selected a kid named Daniel. Upon getting set up, a group of people who brought phones walked, up the trails on the mountain once we got to the top we found the sweet thing called cell service. We stayed up there for hours. On our way down, a kid tripped and hurt, his ankle so half the group…

Behind my old tan house on McClure road is an open opportunity to have as much fun as you want, and as a kid I took advantage of that. I loved going out to just use my senses and explore. I would see how many different animals I could see or hear. I would listen to the birds hum their songs, and hear the chipmunks run aimlessly through the woods, cracking sticks every step of the way. Who knew such little animals could make so much noise! Sometimes I even thought they were bears! I never did see…

Imagine you are walking in a park, and you begin to notice all of these smells. They range from the surrounding restaurants, to the rushing river, and the pine trees that fill the park. A park that is described in this way is Riverfront Park, and Riverfront Park is filled with smells to entice the people that visit. When I hear people talking about Riverfront Park, my mind floods with all of the great smells of food in the park. Riverfront Park is not like your ordinary park, its full blown…

Boat-In Camping Across Skagit Valley Skagit Valley and its surrounding environment are perfect for camping - especially if you’re a boat owner. There are many opportunities for boating and camping all over the county, and here are a few of the most popular in the area. Many of them require reservations for camping spots, so be sure to do your research and make your plans ahead of time; you’ll be a happy camper! Diablo Lake While you’re taking in the stunning views that abound on the trails…

Have you heard of Providence Canyon before? It is located somewhere between Colombus and Albany, GA, (Georgia). Providence Canyon Is somewhat 1,003 acres of cliffs, rocks steep valleys, and almost everything a canyon. People sometimes call it little Canyon. Many years ago the canyon used to be just like any regular grew up, untended and outrageous land. That's until many farmers later. It was farming land, but the farmers didn't know about crop rotations and the latest technology. All the…

It has been almost two weeks since we have seen Courthouse rock. A day spatter we passed Courthouse, we saw Chimney rock. This was a very unusual rocket hat we saw, but it was bad. We thought it looked funny. It looked like a huge trunk of a tree but without the limbs. Five days later we went to Fort Laramie….actually I think it was six. Everyone is mad because, a couple days ago, I accidentally wandered too far from the wagons. The train had to spend an entire day looking for me. I feel…

The female padded quickly across the frost bitten plains, her paws occasionally skidding across small pools of ice. Her black fur clashed harshly with the brown and tan of the surrounding blades of long, springing grass. Slowing her pace, she rounded a nearby bend that led between two collapsed stones with the scent of old prey. Dropping her head, she sniffed about the area. A quick climb here, a twist there and she had managed to follow the trail. Unfortunately, it was old and stale and led…