Residents of the Northwest United States are proud of the conservation efforts put forth in their state.  Washington, Oregon and Idaho have preserved some of the most beautiful forests, mountains, deserts and valleys for generations of outdoors enthusiasts.  Much of the land in these great states is made available for people all over the country […]

Winter hiking can be a tranquil even surreal experience when done properly.  The peace of walking through cold and wintry scenes captured in the outdoors is considered by many to be a great way to spend a day.  Additional precautions are needed when hiking in the winter, however, as winter weather can create a number […]

Cave hiking is considered to be an extreme sport in some circles. However, extreme sport tends to mean that the people who participate have little regard for safety and that is not true with cave hiking. Cave hiking is a recreational sport that is quite challenging and requires skills of varying levels depending on the […]

Hiking is one of Pacific Northwest outdoor enthusiast’s favorite activities. Oregon and SW Washington offer an incredible variety of forests, parks and national monuments ready for exploration and appreciation. Hikers should not be taken by surprise in this incredible area of the country however. Forest, coastal lands and cave hiking all present unique challenges to […]

Life’s like a MasterCard commercial and so is camping. This means everything costs something but memories made are priceless. Memories can be made in a cost effective manner. Maximizing the fun and minimize the money spent is possible if you know some ways to reduce costs. The most effective way of having a memorable camping […]