How do you learn to use hiking poles effectively?

Posted on June 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm in

I am hiking again after a 30 year hiatus and I have a set of hiking poles I want to use well when I mountain climb. Any suggestions for getting up to speed? Also, suggestions about when and when not to use them? I want to save my knees. Also I’d appreciate suggestions [...]

Do you have any fun camping, hiking and travel recipes for Summer snacks?

Posted on June 26, 2010 at 12:21 pm in

My family is planning a lot of camping, hiking and local travel to recreation areas this Summer. I am wanting to put together a list of ideas and recipes for some easy fun trail mixes, camping, hiking and travel food that my children can help me prepare.. Snacks and foods that carry easy with [...]

What hiking trails are really open during winter times in Seattle area?

Posted on June 24, 2010 at 2:17 pm in

Hi!
The Mountain Loop Hwy is closed, so many of the hiking trails are out of reach. Many people said the Boulder River Trail is great this time of the year but it’s not: I’ve been there twice now and there is too much snow.
Are there any trails in winter (untill May) still open? I don’t [...]

What is the best brand of hiking boot on the market right now?

Posted on June 22, 2010 at 12:47 pm in

I need to buy new hiking boots, i just want to have a list of good brands to look for when i go out to buy some. I using them for major hiking in the high sierras, and just for day hikes as well. Thanks for the help!

what is a good RV camping site that has a lake you can water ski in?

Posted on June 20, 2010 at 5:29 pm in

my mom is looking for a good camp site in southern california to camp in a RV in any answers are good and the lake thing is beacuse she wants to teach us 2 water ski so any help would be great any answers rule!

What is the difference between hiking boots and work boots? Will hiking 7 miles in work boots hurt my feet?

Posted on June 20, 2010 at 12:15 pm in

I am going on a trip to Canada and will be hiking around 7 miles a day. I have a cheap pair of work boots that are broken in fairly nicely. Will these be sufficient? They seem like they would but, they are steel toe and don’t look anything like a pair of hiking boots. [...]

Riverfron RV Camping on the Current River?

Posted on June 19, 2010 at 12:07 pm in

We are searching for a campground in Missouri that has riverfront rv sites for camping with water and electric hookups? Doesnt have to be on the river but would prefer close to the river.

where to go RV camping this week in South East Texas?

Posted on June 18, 2010 at 3:03 pm in

Looking for suggestion from anyone who may have done this before. I am looking to take my family on our first RV camping in the winter. I have teens and youngsters. Are there any place to RV this week in the Texas: Houston, Austin, San Antonio that have nice scenic and activities like [...]

How much is a membership at Thousand Trails campgrounds?

Posted on June 18, 2010 at 2:40 pm in

Does anyone know what the membership price is for the Thousand Trails campgrounds? They are giving me the run around about pricing and insisting I attend a presentation in another state. Any ideas on what the yearly membership is, before I commit to an out of state trip?

Hiking…..?

Posted on June 18, 2010 at 12:57 pm in

My daughter is going hiking and whitewater rafting in NC. I was told not to send any clothing items made of cotton. What kind of underwear should she take for maxmium comfort?

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