tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83743536102441517462023-03-14T03:25:03.177-07:00Wilderness-Trails.org is a blog that was setup as a FREE resource to help you find everything from hiking trails, backpacking trails, camping spots and mountain biking trails to topo maps, pictures, hikes in national parks, campgrounds and local forests. Not to mention, waterfalls and winter trails.Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374353610244151746.post-45643369442242027392014-11-03T21:59:00.000-08:002014-11-26T02:38:10.910-08:00

Todays kids prefer chilling indoors instead of outdoors, they spend nearly all of their time texting friends, chatting on social websites, or playing video games. As a result, they don't play outdoors like we did and its having some negative consequences for our youth. That's probably why you want to learn about having fun in the outdoors. So you can encourage your kids to spend time outdoors

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By Jane Dabad When the summer time arrives, so does the fantastic weather and the exciting trips too. Once the days are long and warm, it is the time of year for everybody to take long vacations. However, campers can find the humidity and the heat extremely tough to deal with, especially if they do not have an air-conditioned RV. Especially in the sticky, hot days, it's a good idea to find a

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By Adam Torres With the recently developed popularity of adventure sports among youngsters and mid-aged people, hiking has become an escape medium for many. More and more people are trying to relax and get out of their busy schedule by going on hiking. Although people have become well aware of the needs of hiking, the intricate details of hiking successfully and comfortably are yet to come to

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By Julie Barry Barbecuing a fancy meal on your next camping trip can be a lot of fun, plus it can be tasty. However, often we are limited by time, money or space for transporting our gear. That is where cheap and simple camp meals come in useful. You don't always have to forgo a warm, cooked meal to low-cost food that is easy to prepare. With a mobile burner, you can still enjoy hot coffee

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By Tommie Herendeen It is necessary to have the best tent for your particular needs whether you are to be out on a multi day backpacking trip or spending the weekend on a family camp site. Each situation has its own set of requirements. There are a number of features that all tents should have and then depending on what you exactly need from it, there are others which will help you out in

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Image via WikipediaBy Pat Walker Bike riding in Louisiana is a challenge - there's a wide variety of terrain from hills to mangrove forests and swamps. Plus, there's also the climate; while nobody can exactly forget that Louisiana gets hot and sticky and humid, there are people who underprepare. Just remember to fill your canteen before you start, and refresh the sunscreen and insect

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Image via Wikipedia By Patricia J Walker While Kansas is generally thought of as a large flat state, there are some areas around the perimeter of the state that do offer a little more variety of terrain, and these are the perfect locations for some great biking trails. Since many of these trails are also located near the state's border, they are a great draw for bikers in nearby states who

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By Patricia J Williams While avid bikers often think of tricky terrain as the ideal biking destination, Florida has much to offer beginning bikers and experts alike. Consider challenging yourself with muddy terrain, sand, and alligators! Located not far from Sebring, Sun 'N' Lakes Park boasts five miles of rolling hill country trails perfect for novice bikers and seasoned veterans.

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By PJ Walker Looking for some of the most challenging bike trails in North America and even in the world? Head north to Canada in search of adventure and you'll find plenty of challenging trails with rugged terrain for an exciting biking adventure! If you're still a beginner, read on, because I found a few trails you'll enjoy in Canada, as well. In Alberta, Canada, you can bike a 14-mile

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Dungeness CampgroundCampingLocation: Near Port Angeles, WashingtonDuration: VariesSeason: Year roundDistance: N/ADifficulty: EasyDungeness Campground is located along the shoreline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, surrounded by a National Wildlife Refuge and within walking distance of the Dungeness Spit (the longest sand Spit in the world). All these unique features make for an excellent camping

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Deception Pass CampgroundCampingLocation: Whidbey Island, WashingtonDuration: VariesSeason: Year roundDistance: N/ADifficulty: EasyDeception Pass is one of Washington's favorite spots with visitors flocking to see the spectacular bridge and Pass, making it one of the most visited parks in the nation.　Because of Whidbey Island's temperate climate, many birds and waterfowl winter here, including an

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Dalles CampgroundCampingLocation: East of Missoula, MontanaDuration: VariesSeason: Spring - FallDistance: N/ADifficulty: EasyDalles campground is located in the Lolo National Forest of Western Montana. This National Forest contains several major tributaries to the Clark Fork River of the Columbia River Basin.　Dalles campground is located on the banks of one of these tributaries, known as Rock

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Cascade Falls Overlook TrailHikingLocation: Near St. Regis, MontanaDuration: DurationSeason: Spring - FallDistance: ~ 3 miles, round tripDifficulty: EasyCascade Falls Overlook Trail is located in the Lolo National Forest of western Montana. At 2.1 million acres of spectacular mountainous country, this forest is estimated to be the third largest National Forest in the northern region of the USDA

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Carthew PassHikingLocation: Waterton Lakes National Park, CanadaDuration: 1-2 DaySeason: Summer - FallDistance: ~15 miles, round tripDifficulty: ModerateKnown for it's spectacular views and diverse terrain, the trail from Cameron Lake to Carthew Pass is a must-see hike. Approximately 15 miles round trip with an elevation gain of approximately 2000 feet, it's a challenging hike that affords

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Cape FlatteryHikingLocation: Makah Indian Res., Neah Bay, WashingtonDuration: 1 DaySeason: Year roundDistance: ~2 miles, round tripDifficulty: EasyHiking Cape Flattery offers approximately 6 miles round-trip, through a temperate rain forest and along the top of sea cliffs and giant caves, climaxing with a view of Tatoosh Island and lighthouse (the most Northwestern point of the continental United

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Boulder RiverHikingLocation: Boulder River Wilderness, WashingtonDuration: 1 DaySeason: Year-roundDistance: ~ 7 miles, round tripDifficulty: EasyBoulder River is located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest of Washington State. This immense forest ranges from Mt. Rainier National Park north to the Canadian border. This trip also falls within the Boulder Wilderness area of this forest which

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Ross LakeCanoe/KayakingLocation: North Cascades NP, WashingtonDuration: 6 DaySeason: Summer - FallDistance: 50+ miles, round tripDifficulty: ModerateLocated in the North Cascades this is an incredible setting for a canoe trip. Surrounded by towering mountains and waterfalls this makes for a great week multi-day trip for the more experienced paddler.　From the Colonial Creek Boat Launch, paddle

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Pend Oreille LakeCanoe/KayakingLocation: South of Sandpoint, IdahoDuration: 2 DaySeason: SummerDistance: 5 miles, round tripDifficulty: EasyLocated in North Idaho, a land of dense forests and giant cedars, lies the state's largest lake, Lake Pend Oreille. Once the second largest U.S. naval training center in the world, with a surface area of 94,600 acres and numerous forested coves, it's a

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Little Spokane RiverCanoeingLocation: Spokane, WashingtonDuration: 1 DaySeason: Spring - FallDistance: ~3.5 miles, one wayDifficulty: EasyThe Little Spokane River Natural Area is about 6 miles northwest of downtown Spokane. The natural area roughly parallels Rutter Parkway, and encompasses 7.3 river miles within its 1,993 acres.　Washington State Parks and Spokane County Parks have both acquired

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By Jim JohnsonIt has long been the custom to have a campfire when tent camping and sometimes it is a necessity. The size you make the fire will depend on whether you are going to use it for warmth or cooking, maybe you are going to do both. This article will show you an easy and fairly quick way to make your campfire.First you have to find out if you are allowed to have a campfire in your

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Mountain BikingLocation: Idaho/Montana Border, near Lookout PassDuration: 1 DaySeason: Spring - FallDistance: ~15 miles, one wayDifficulty: EasyThe Hiawatha Rail-Trail has been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad grade in the country. The Route of the Hiawatha is a scenic section of abandoned railroad grade from the Milwaukee Road that The Taft Tunnel Preservation Society and the

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Backpacking Location: Cedar Mesa Plateau, Utah Duration: 5-7 Day Season: Year roundDistance: ~38 miles, one-way Difficulty: ModerateIn the Cedar Mesa Plateau of southeastern Utah's red rock canyon country lies Grand Gulch, a major tributary of the San Juan River. Invisible from the plateau, Grand Gulch is a hidden canyon, hundreds of feet deep that stretches south towards the San Juan River.This

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CanoeingLocation: Near Cheney, WashingtonDuration: 2 DaySeason: SpringDistance: 5 miles, round tripDifficulty: EasyBonnie Lake is a unique lake located in a deep canyon among the rolling hills and sagebrush of Eastern Washington. On the way in all you can see is rolling grass hills forever and then suddenly you drop into this deep canyon to find an incredible little gem of a canoe trip.The land

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BackpackingLocation: Near Athol, IdahoDuration: 2-3 DaySeason: Summer - FallDistance: ~ 16 miles, round tripDifficulty: ModerateIf you're looking for a trip during hot weather than this is a "cool" backpacking trip along a mountain stream with shade from the dense canopy of the trees. Located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, a land of dense forests, abundant wildlife, scenic mountains and

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CanoeingLocation: Deschutes River, Bend, OregonDuration: 1 DaySeason: Spring - FallDistance: ~3 miles, one wayDifficulty: EasyThe Deschutes River winds it's way down ancient lava canyons and through grassy meadows. This canoe route is just minutes from Bend, OR and suitable for young and old. Navigation is simple with class 1 water (this one could be floated in a tube).　This trip is the section

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