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Hiking on the Grand Canyon West Rim
The Grand Canyon West Rim is a natural wonder due to its beauty and sheer size, which was created through the eroding action of the Colorado River. This is a perfect place for some exploratory hikes and adventures, and experience geologic awe. Grand Canyon West is located approximately 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 72 miles northwest of Kingman, Arizona.
Joe Loiaacano
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What Not to Take Backpacking - Ten Items to Leave at Home
When setting off a long-term backpacking trip for the first time, it's common to bring far more than needed; the uncertainty of what the trip may bring can lead to a mentality of packing things "just in case", or for comfort. Here are ten oft-packed backpacking items that, in the author's opinion, should stay in the back of your wardrobe.
Stephen J. James
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African Safari - Botswana Explorer Expedition
Explore the best of Botwana taking in the magical Okavango Delta, Moremi Wildlife Reserve and Savute, Chobe National Park on this serviced camping safari. This exhilarating Botswana Safari involves some hiking and rugged conditions so is best suitable for reasonably fit people.
Marcelle Trethewey
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St Helens - Tassy Game Fishing Capital
St Helens has a resident population of about 200 people, making it the largest town on the north east coast. Its reached by a scenic coastal drive from Hobart (250 kilometres), or an 150 kilometre drive east from Launceston. It was a fishing port initially established as a whaling base in the 19th Century
Gavin Wyatt
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Top Secluded Beaches of Puerto Rico
What many will consider the most striking beaches of Puerto Rico-with the exception of Coco Beach-are not actually part of its mainland. Instead, they can be found on islands off the coast. What is often the case with these beaches is that instead of overcrowding and gimmicky tourism ploy, what you get, instead, is a scarcely populated beach that paints a traditional, tropical paradise.
Jonathan Hunt
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Hut's Of New Zealand - The Hiker's Hidden Gem
Find hiking paradise in New Zealand. It is a brilliant destination for hikers and backpackers. The hut system throughout the country is simply amazing. The huts are comfortable, cheap, often empty and located amongst some of the best scenery around. This article gives an overview of the hut system and show you how it can give you an amazing outdoor experience while costing you very little money.
Thomas J J Johnson
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Hiking in the Badlands National Park
If you wish to travel back in time then there is perhaps no better place to choose for a hiking trip than the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Here centuries of wind and water have carved out deep canyons where the dinosaurs once roamed millions of years ago and where scientists today enjoy some of the world's most extensive fossil deposits including the remains of saber-toothed tigers, three toes horses and ancient turtles. Near the Conata Picnic area at a site known as...
Donald Saunders
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Atlantic Road - The World's Best Road Trip
The Atlantic Road's sharp turns and wild nature has been ranked first on British paper. The Guardian's list of the world's best road trips is passed and the Atlantic road was named the best road trip. It's a more than eight kilometer road along the Norwegian western coast. The Atlantic road is first even in competition with world renowned attractions such as Northern Ireland's Antrim coast road and the Himalayas.
Dickson Richards
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Using A GPS Safely In A Remote Area
Taking a light portable GPS unit into remote areas when exploring by foot or vehicle can be great safety measure. Do not however, rely entirely on any single gadget for your safety: make sure you have backup systems as well to prevent you getting lost.
Lis Sowerbutts
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Drying Your Own Food For The Mountains
Remember those camping trips laden with packaged meals which were either expensive and heavy or lightweight but extremely boring? Well now theres an answer to the constant problem of balancing weight with content. Dry your own food!
Richard Hartley
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