Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack – even if I have no intention of hiking.  Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision.  My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch and even when I drive out of town.  I’ve […]

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a day off that you have or even a whole weekend that you may have free?  If you are, have you ever thought about going on a hiking adventure?  If you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that the thought […]

Are you interested in going on a camping adventure?  If you are, have you already decide where you would like to go camping?  If you have yet to choose a campground park to camp at, you may want to think about doing so soon. In the summer months, camping is a popular activity; therefore, you […]

Are you interested in going on a hiking adventure?  Whether that hiking adventure will last for a few hours or a whole weekend, you will need to choose a hiking trail. When it comes to choosing a hiking trail, you need to remember that you have a number of different options.  No matter where in […]

We are asked nearly every day:  “What are your best binoculars?”  And every day we answer:  “How do you plan on using them?”  We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the matter is – the best binoculars for one purpose may be the worse binoculars for another.  We […]

I still can’t believe it.  It’s been 40 or so years since that fateful summer.  My buddies Steve and Larry and I were around 12 years of age when we were dropped off early in the day on a rainy, muddy little trail of a road off  Highway 135 north of Gunnison, Colorado up toward […]

For whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is an enthusiasts dream!  The rivers available only short drives from the major cities provide beginners and experts, alike, with an exciting and fun challenge for half, one, and two day trips.  For those who want a longer, more impressive experience, Oregon also offers some of the […]

Camping is a fun outdoor family activity. Taking your family camping  can create memories that they will never forget. However, before you go, you want to make sure that you have all of the necessary camping equipment  that you will need to have a great camping trip. One of the best parts of  camping is […]

Are you and your family interested in taking a family vacation soon? If you are, have you already decided what you would like to do or where you would like to go?  If you have yet to decide what you would like your next family vacation to be about, you may want to take the […]

Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend that you may have no plans?  If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational.  If you […]