Activities
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Dry but delightful: Hiking in the desert
By Lynley Joyce Deserts are dry, dangerous and often barren. So why would anyone go hiking in the desert? It’s because deserts can also be stunningly beautiful with a wide range of plants and wildlife tenaciously hanging on to the rugged and sometimes dramatic landscape. Desert trails If you are considering hiking in the desert,…
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Awesome Group Games to do when Camping
By Iris West Sure, camping can be fun in its own right; wandering out into the great outdoors offers that magical touch with nature. You can take in that fresh, alpine air far away from your demanding job and life. But, with group camping games, you can take that outdoor experience to a whole new…
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Camping in Less Developed Areas: A Simple Guide
By Oceana Setaysha Camping in less developed areas can have its fair share of challenges. Here are some things to consider before you travel to a non-traditional camping destination. Explaining Camping In Spots People Don’t Camp There are so many things to love about camping. However despite its ubiquitous nature in many Western countries, it’s…
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Exhilarating Outdoor Activities When Camping
By Iris West There’s something magical about the great outdoors. That in itself isn’t surprising at all. Camping offers you the ultimate opportunity to enjoy the fascinating outdoors, bond with your friends or even kick back and relax far away from all the hustle and bustle of life and work. But here’s the thing: without…
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The Colorado Trail: Hiking Review
By Phoebe Hodina Options of getting there: By air and/or car. Best time(s) to visit: July has the best wildflowers, and summer months are usually the best times to visit if you’re going to camp. The fall can be lovely but maybe a bit chillier. Climate/weather/temperature & appropriate dress: In the mountains, be aware that…
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Haven’t Heard About Geocaching?
By Oceana Setaysha It’s A Camping Activity You’ll Love! If you’re an outdoors person, if you love camping, hiking and long walks out in the wilderness to nowhere in particular, then we have a new hobby you’re going to love. Not only does it fit perfectly into all the things you already enjoy, it actually…
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Ever tried Orienteering?
By Lynley Joyce Campers and orienteers share a love of being in the great outdoors so it’s not surprising that many orienteers are also campers and vice-versa. What is it? Orienteering is both a physical and mental sport. It involves finding a certain number of “points” in an area as quickly as possible. The area…
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Wilderness Safety and Survival
By Iris West If you are a fan of activities that often take you to the wilderness such as camping and hiking, then it is important that you familiarize yourself with safety and survival for the wilderness. If you have little or no outdoor survival skills, then it’s best to do a little research before…
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The 3 in 1 Camping Cuisine Cookbook
The ultimate Camping Cuisine Cookbook… “Who else wants to know how to make sure no one complains about food or goes hungry on your next trip to the great outdoors?” If you are interested in proving you can put together delicious and nutritious creations with limited ingredients and equipment while in the middle of nature…
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Baby Carrying On Your Next Hike
By Oceana Setaysha When you bring a little person into your life it’s easy for parents to think that many of the activities they used to enjoy are off-limits. But the truth is that with some pre-planning and a little bit of advice you can do anything with your baby, even hiking. We’ve put together…