Best Gift Ideas for Your Boy Scout
Boy scouts brings memories of adventure, camping, service to others and leadership opportunities to most of us. The modern day Boy Scout is just as familiar with outdoor cooking as he is with his...
View ArticleCompare Scopes and Binoculars at AllBestBinoculars
If you are in the market for binoculars or a scope, you know that this type of equipment is an investment. Researching different manufacturers and models can be challenging since you are often limited...
View ArticleHow to choose the best adventure travel guide
Choosing a reliable and qualified guide service is a crucial step in planning your adventure travel trip. The depth of the research required to choose a guide depends on the type of adventure travel,...
View ArticleTwo new paddling trails open in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open the 23rd and 24th paddling trails in the state on December 16, 2010 near Jasper, TX. The Bevilport Paddling Trail and the Martin Dies, Jr. Paddling...
View ArticleMcKinney Falls State Park is an Austin oasis
McKinney Falls State Park is a 744-acre park located in south Austin on the shores of Onion Creek, just 13 miles from the Texas State Capitol. McKinney Falls attracts thousands of visitors every year...
View ArticleRockclimbing 101: How to use chalk when rock climbing or bouldering
Climbing chalk can dramatically improve your climbing performance when used correctly. Climbing chalk is calcium carbonate, also used by gymnasts and weight lifters to remove the moisture from their...
View ArticleColeman Floating Spotlight Being Recalled
Three models of the Coleman Waterbeam, water-activated floating spotlight are being voluntarily recalled by Coleman because of more than 33 reports of the lens assembly coming off of the main housing...
View ArticleNOLS to Open Wilderness Medicine Training Campus in Wyoming
On December 28, 2010, NOLS purchased more than 200 acres outside Lander, Wyoming with plans to build the Wyss Wilderness Medicine Campus. Thanks to the generosity of Swiss biomedical entrepreneur...
View ArticleGeocaching 101: A low-cost family adventure
Geocaching is the perfect activity for family adventure. Young and old alike can enjoy this "treasure hunt" together, seeing new places and new things in old places. You can geocache while traveling...
View ArticleFree entrance to parks during National Parks Week
Spring is here and with it comes a weeklong celebration with the National Parks Service. Get away and discover the magic and beauty of America's national parks during National Park Week, April 16-24,...
View Article2011 top 10 geocaches in Texas
Texas geocachers have ranked their favorite geocaches through the Geocaching.com’s ranking system that allows geocachers to ‘favorite’ one cache for every ten geocaches they find.These caches may be...
View ArticleCamping near the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina
If you are a NASCAR fan and enjoy camping, there is no better way to spend a weekend. The track known as “The Lady in Black” or the track “Too Tough to Tame” is the home...
View Article7 Free Summer Activities for Kids in San Antonio
San Antonio has a variety of summer-friendly activities that are kid-friendly and free. If you are on a budget and looking for a way to entertain the kids, these eight places are a good place to...
View ArticleSouth Llano River State Park: A place to camp, paddle, hike and watch wildlife
Five miles south of Junction, Texas sits the South Llano River State Park. With 50 multi-use campsites and additional hike-in campsites, all with plenty of shade, there is always a place to pitch your...
View ArticleGoogle City Tours can add some adventure to your next traveling experience
When traveling to a city that you have never been to, there are several ways to search for hidden adventures and the less advertised places. Google Maps can be used for much more than just finding...
View ArticleBastrop State Park destroyed by fire in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reporting that 95-percent of Bastrop State Park has been destroyed by fire. The efforts of firefighters, TPWD employees and the local community have saved...
View ArticleThe Houston Toad’s existence threatened by Texas wildfires
In the wake of the devastating Bastrop Fire, which is now 30-percent contained, has burned more than 38,000 acres, and up to 1,000 structures, including nearly 600 homes, there is another, smaller...
View ArticleAFAR Media sponsors a Christmas in Madrid sweepstakes
AFAR Media publishes the first magazine devoted to experiential travel. That is, traveling for more than the sites. Experiential travel immerses the traveler in culture and people at a level that...
View Article2012 Top Ten Geocaches in Alabama (Photos)
Alabama geocachers have ranked their favorite geocaches through the Geocaching.com ranking system, a ranking system that encourages geocachers to 'favorite' the best caches they have experienced.These...
View ArticleMake it a Historic Mother's Day in Arkansas
Whisk the mother in your life off to the 19th century for Mother's Day dinner this year by taking her to the Williams' Tavern Restaurant, located in the beautiful atmosphere of the Historic Washington...
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