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Six Must See Travel Spots In The Western United States98

Six Must See Travel Spots In The Western United States

Information of six travel destinations across the Western United States, including: The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Monument, St. George Utah, Las Vegas, and Disneyland.

119 comments    travel hiking vacations
Hiking Guide for Women and Girls95

Hiking Guide for Women and Girls

If you are a woman interested in hiking there are several things you should consider before starting out. How best to outfit yourself for the trip, sanatary concerns and safety and security. This article will address those concerns as well as provide helpful links for addition information.

32 comments    travel recreation hiking
Climbing Mount Teide93

Climbing Mount Teide

Climbing Mount Teide is one of the best endurance challenges a hiker can complete in a single day. Located in the Canary Island of Tenerife and rising to 3,718m Mount Teide is the highest mountain in Spain. The high altitude conditions present a real challenge to walkers.

18 comments    travel hiking spain
The Art of Solo Backpacking and Hiking92

The Art of Solo Backpacking and Hiking

But you said to always hike with a small group didn't you? As solo hikers, we bear the scorn of the outdoor world. Outing clubs view us with disdain and park rangers scowl as we register as a "party of one." However responsible solo backpackers and hikers who manage their risk appropriately can have a safe and enlightening wilderness experience. This article offers encouragement, explanation, and skill sets for a safe solo hiking experience.

24 comments    risk management hiking safety
Gear Review: The North Face Angstrom 30 Pack92

Gear Review: The North Face Angstrom 30 Pack

Can the Angstrom 30 pack from The North Face hold up to months of abuse? In this review, I show how this pack fares as a carry-on travel, hiking, and work pack.

4 comments    hiking pack lightweight
Tour the Cascade Lakes Highway in Central Oregon (Photography Tour)89

Tour the Cascade Lakes Highway in Central Oregon (Photography Tour)

The Cascade Lakes Highway in Central Oregon takes you past Mt. Bachelor and around a number of mountain lakes. Excellent for hiking, camping, fishing and more!

40 comments    hubtrail hmtswk3 central oregon
Palo Duro Canyon State Park,  the "Grand Canyon of Texas"91

Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the "Grand Canyon of Texas"

The big difference in this canyon and the "grand" one in Arizona besides overall size is the fact that one can drive into Palo Duro Canyon and see things close up as my mother and I did. See many photos of its beauty here in this hub.

43 comments    travel vacation texas
Top Ten Best State Parks in California91

Top Ten Best State Parks in California

California is a beautiful state where there is a great opportunity to see a diverse range of nature. From the deserts of Death Valley to the beauty of the Pacific Coast, California is filled with different types of weather, flora, fauna and vistas....

6 comments    travel vacation nature
Larry's Tips for Hiking Safety in Cougar Country91

Larry's Tips for Hiking Safety in Cougar Country

This article describes some lesser-known safety precautions for people in mountain lion country. It also reviews common-sense measures, like always hiking in a group.

4 comments    safety hiking marijuana
Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes:  Gem Lake Trail89

Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes: Gem Lake Trail

The Gem Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is an amazing hike through precariously placed granite boulders offering amazing panoramic views. The trail head is only a short 10 minute drive from Estes Park. Although strenous, it isn't that long and the natural beauty make it well worth the effort.

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