GOA ? A Carnival of Beaches

The state of Goa on the West coast of India, is located in the coastal belt known as Konkan. While this tourist magnet has much to offer: old churches, carnival atmosphere, Portuguese flavour, wildlife, nature and tantalizing cuisine, yet, mention Goa and the first, often only, image that flashes in... Read More

Old Sturbridge Village ? Links to Our Past Guide, Part 2

Once described in a 1950 article as "The Town That Wants to Be Out of Date," Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts is a lovingly recreated village of early 19th century New England. You'll be whisked back to the dawn of modern commerce and experience what life was like in... Read More

Chimborazo: Learning Spanish At 20,600 Feet

Climbing the glaciers to the summit of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador isn't highly technical. It is mountaineering, but how hard can it be, considering I went to 20,600 feet the first time I used crampons and an ice axe? Okay, I used them once for practice, on a sledding hill... Read More

Hiking Trails Mt. Washington Valley NH - Trekking trails USA

Mt. Washington Valley Trails & Mt Washington - NHThe highest mountain in the northeast state of New Hampshire, at 6288 feet, Mt. Washington (or Agiocochook as it was then called) was first climbed in 1642 by Darby Field and two native guides but it wasn't until 1853 that the first... Read More

Backpacking Journals ? Preserve Your Backpacking Experiences

Backpacking is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your backpacking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a backpacking journal for your adventures.Backpacking JournalsTake a minute to give some consideration to your most recent backpacking... Read More

Where to Find Some of the Best Beaches in the World

We think that Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world.You can choose beaches which are on the Indian Ocean, with warm water, or those on the colder Atlantic Ocean. Neither coast is very distant from the other, so travelling between the two is easy by road... Read More

San Diego Beach Hikes ? Cardiff to Carlsbad

San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the average home price being around $500,000, they better be interesting!To unwind, I typically stop on my way home from work to hike from Cardiff to Carlsbad on the beach. For picturesque sunsets and "tasty waves", the beach between Cardiff to... Read More

The Kuan Yin Shrine, Bangkok ? the Goddess of Mercy on the Chao Phraya

The Kuan Yin Shrine in Bangkok is in an old Chinese building within a community on the Chao Phraya River where time seems to have stood still for the last 200 years.The site originally had two shrines built in the reign of King Taksin (1767 ? 1782) by his Chinese... Read More

Tanzania Safari Top Five National Parks and Game Reserves

Ask about perfect wildlife destinations and a Tanzania safari will be at or near the top of the list every time.But what about the national parks and game reserves within the country itself? Which are the best to visit because they can't all be equally good.Well, the top five list... Read More

Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park

If anyplace on earth is a natural paradise, Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is that place. Of all Croatia's eight National Parks, Plitvice is the oldest and most visited. It's easy to see why. Bears and wolves lurk in its primeval forest; schools of silvery fish dart through its... Read More

Planning Your Own Gorilla Safari Will Save You Money - Heres How

Going on a gorilla safari must rank as one of the best wildlife experiences left in the natural world. Many people describe it as an overwhelming and awe-inspiring experience and worth every penny they spent on making it happen.But it doesn't necessarily have to cost the earth.You can organise and... Read More

Adventure Travel on Horseback

When you think of "adventure travel," what crosses your mind? Hiking? White water rafting? Scuba diving? Something as sedentary as a cruise ship or land rover safari? Those ideas lose their "adventure" status when you compare them to galloping on a horse in Africa with a zebra and wildebeest racing... Read More

Visiting the Last Paradise on Earth ? Costa Rica

I've been traveling and writing about places I believe others would love to visit, to unwind from their busy and hectic schedules. Most recently I visited Costa Rica, a place which can be best described as one of the last paradises on earth. The last paradise on Earth?Certainly, Costa Rica... Read More

Calculate Food Quantities for Camping and Outdoor Recreation

As the warmer weather approaches, we look forward to another season of camping and enjoying the fun, relaxation, and beauty that the outdoor environment has to offer. I am anxious to get out on weekends to some of my favorite campsites around Kentucky and Indiana. Of course I'll have plenty... Read More

How To Buy a Used RV - Part 1

If you are on a tight budget and can't afford a new model RV you might consider buying a used RV. Here are a few suggestions for finding a used, affordable RV:1. Check newspaper listings. Look in the listings of your local or state daily paper's classifieds. Most towns and... Read More

RV Vacations: Ten Tips

Perhaps you have wondered about taking an RV vacation. It seems like fun and you'd like to try it, but you aren't sure if it's for you. Well, it's a growing industry. Annual RV retail sales topped $14 billion in 2004. As baby boomers take to the road, the RVing... Read More

The Pyramids of Giza

The most famous Egyptian pyramids to be built are the Great Pyramids of Giza, located in the outskirts of present-day Cairo. There are over 100 Egyptian pyramids of various sizes, and over 50 more in neighboring Sudan. However, the three Great Pyramids of Giza earn their fame by being the... Read More

River Rafting in California

River rafting is a major attraction in California. The most popular California river rafting destination is the mighty American River. The American River begins in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and runs to the Sacramento River. The American River splits into three forks before it converges. The North Fork, the Middle... Read More

African Safari Gear Packing List - What To Take Along

The last thing you want on an African safari is to realise that you have left any important safari gear behind.Because of the nature of safari there are some things that are essential to take with and others that you can do without because they are only going to add... Read More

Unforgettable White Mountains Vacations ? The Most Scenic 100 Miles in New England

This amazing drive through the White Mountains of New Hampshire has a gorgeous vista at every turn, oodles and oodles of family vacation fun, and a visit to the home of the world wind speed record. Just keep reading to discover a remarkable trip on your White Mountains vacation.The White... Read More

Backyard Camping Trip

Are your kids begging you to take them camping, but you just can't find the time to take them on a camping trip? Or would you like to introduce your kids to the fun of camping for the first time, but aren't sure if they will enjoy it, or might... Read More

Alaska - Brief Travel Guide

WHAT TO SEE, TO DO AND WHERE: Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America (6,194 m or 20,306 feet), 150 miles from Fairbanks. Mountain climbing season is very short because of cold weather, strong winds and avalanche hazards. Nearly 1,000 people each season attempt the mountain, the best... Read More

Protection from Lightning - Smart Strategies for Hikers and All Outdoor Enthusiasts

Prevention is your best protection against lightning. Be sure to check your local weather report before you head outside. Learn how to read the sky and where to run for cover. Lightning can and does strike in the same place twice, do not make yourself vulnerable by becoming a target.Reading... Read More

Bird Watching Mecca ? 338 Species At Acadia National Park

When it comes to birding, Acadia National Park is a mecca for sightings. The Park has 338 bird species, which is a record for any national park in the United States. The list of species includes such rare birds as the bald eagle, 23 warbler variations and falcons by the... Read More

What Do Cowboys-n-Campfires Have in Common?

I bet you're wondering where the heck this articles going. After all what could cowboys-n-campfires have in common? Well lots actually!Cowboys are full of wonderful tales from their travels and their work. Campfires are a wonderful place to listen to tales whether from a cowboy or shared among a group... Read More

Ex-Brave Klesko bags second career outdoors
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Now 39, he will appear at Turner Field for Fields and Reels Outdoor Night on Friday. By Ryan Klesko I grew up in Orange County, Calif. ...

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South Florida Outdoors notebook
Sun-Sentinel
Special hunts: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will begin accepting special-opportunity spring turkey ...
Florida votes to keep snook harvest closed in Gulf of Mexico; Atlantic Ocean ...Tampabay.com

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Federal officials stop by Bangor for outdoor ideas
Bangor Daily News
Many offered suggestions, critiques and solutions to representatives of President Barack Obama's America's Great Outdoor Initiative. ...
Administration Officials Hold Listening Session For America's Great OutdoorsUSDA.gov (press release)
Outdoors topic of Maine sessionWGME

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Outdoors Report: Sept. 3
Houston Chronicle
Birds have worked in the lake on the outgoing tide, reported Hackberry Rod and Gun. The edge of the Ship Channel has been ...

News 8 Austin
Outdoors: Forecast for this season's dove season has hunters excited
San Marcos Daily Record
“By setting up dove fields for youth and adult only, we hope families will take advantage of the opportunity to get outdoors and take part in our state's ...
My turn: Game and Fish offers hunting tipsPortales News-Tribune
Carlson column: Hunters relish the start of seasonSt. Cloud Times

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Hazleton Bans Indoor Furniture Outdoors
WNEP-TV
A new law prohibiting indoor furniture outdoors took effect Thursday. The city said there's good reason to enforce the new ordinance. ...

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Illinois News on the outdoors
ChicagoNow (blog)
Been involved in the outdoors for 40 years. I have been writing outdoor columns for over 25. I am the producer and host of the Illinois Outoors TV Show and ...

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Myrtle Beach Sun News
Outdoors column: Red drum stocking successful
Myrtle Beach Sun News
The tide in Murrells Inlet was high, just starting to fall, when Garden City Beach resident Charlie Nash eased his 21-foot Sea Hunt into a creek off the ...

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Schroeder: Be aware of West Nile during outdoors activities
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Problem is some of these mosquitoes are carrying the deadly West Nile Virus, and that should be a concern for anyone going in to the outdoors for work or ...
Burlco testing finds two birds with West NileCherry Hill Courier Post
First case of West Nile fever confirmed in Hall CountyGrand Island Independent
Greenwich senior contracts West Nile VirusGreenwich Post
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South Florida Outdoors calendar
Sun-Sentinel
Sept. 11-12: SLAM Celebrity Tournament, Key West. Eligible species tarpon, permit and bonefish. ...

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