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Favorite Hikes in Upper California Beaches, Hollywood, sun and fun, this is the image most people have of California. The far north of California, however, offers hikes that rival anything else the state has to offer. Colorado Hiking Areas From the Front Range to the beauty of its parks, Colorado is an undeniable top destination for hiking. Colorado hiking areas are plentiful and present a wide array of challenges and scenery. Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming Yellowstone National Park is simply massive. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, the park has grizzly bears, wolves, bison, elk and two-thirds of the world's geysers. Olympic National Park - Washington If you love the color green, Olympic National Park is for you. With plenty of rain throughout the year, the park is in a constant state of insanely beautiful green. New Bedford Whaling National Park - Massachusetts As the name suggests, New Bedford Whaling National Park evidences an earlier time when the America relief on whale oil for fuel. Whale oil was used to warm houses and provide lighting. While the use of whale oil is fairly rare, no doubt to the relief of the whales, a visit to New Bedford will remind you of the past. Denali National Park & Preserve - Alaska Featuring the highest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, Denali National Park & Preserve is nature’s masterpiece. The Alaska Range includes countless other spectacular mountains and many large glaciers. Denali's more than 6 million acres also encompass a complete sub-arctic eco-system with large mammals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Crater Lake National Park - Oregon For generations, Crater Lake has been a place of beauty and mystery. In 1902, it became one of America's first national parks. Today half a million people visit the park every year, to gaze in awe at its beauty. Watching the moon reflect off the Lake is something everyone should try to do at least once in their lifetime. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Georgia Originally smaller than Central Park in New York City, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has grown seven times larger over the years. Now the National Recreation Area in Atlanta is one of America's premier urban greenways...a wild place in the city. Cape Lookout National Seashore - North Carolina Stretching from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet on the North Carolina coast, Cape Lookout National Seashore is the southern-most section of the famed Outer Banks. The Cape, which gives the seashore its name, has been identified on charts dating back to the earliest explorations of the New World. Spanish, English, Dutch, and French explorers, traders, settlers and pirates all knew and feared the Cape and its shoals. The history of the Cape Lookout region reflects its ties to the sea and its importance in the early sea-borne economy of the nation. Cape Cod National Seashore - Massachusetts Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline. One 40 mile stretch includes pristine sandy beaches, dozens of freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses and numerous Cape Cod style houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks. In short, a good place to relax. Buffalo National River - Arkansas Originating high in the Boston Mountains, the Buffalo River drops steadily past towering, multi-colored cliffs, some reaching as high as 400 feet. The river travels for 150 miles until it mergers with the White River. In 1972, Congress designated the Buffalo River as America’s First National River. As a result, it has remained free flowing and unpolluted, an unfortunate rarity these days. Big Thicket National Preserve - Texas Known as the "biological crossroads of North America", the Big Thicket National Preserve has a remarkably diverse wildlife. The National Preserve is a biological and botanical wonder located in the southeastern corner of Texas, near the Gulf of Mexico. Big Bend National Park - Texas Big Bend National Park is a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a place where countries and cultures meet. National Parks - Get Out of Your Car! The national park system in the United States is full of beauty and surprises. Still, you’ll be wondering if they’re worth it when you run into the crowds of other visitors. The Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival in Utah Coming up on its eighth year, the Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival is good get away for birders. Of course, a chance to visit Salt Lake City isn’t so bad either. The Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival - Bird Watching Alaska Style Held in Cordova, Alaska, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival is a bird watcher’s dream come true. Hundreds of thousands birds migrate to the delta for your sighting pleasure. Birding Trails - Florida If you’re into birding, finding new trails is always an enjoyable task. Here’s a primer on birding trails in Florida. Pacific Crest Trail - Critter Problems Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a must for serious hikers on the west coast and through much of the world. While it can be great, you need to keep an eye out for potential critter problems. Joshua Tree - Hiking Ryan Mountain With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Unique Camping Gift Ideas for Christmas As November passes quickly, it is time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts. Here’s a primer on unique Christmas gift ideas for people who like to go camping. Unique Backpacking Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If you’re buying for a backpacker, here are a few unique backpacking gift ideas. Christmas Gift Ideas for Hikers Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If you’re buying for a hiker, here are a few hiking gift ideas to consider. Pacific Crest Trail - History and Hiking It The Pacific Crest Trail runs over the mountain ranges dividing the west coast and the rest of the nation. There is a lot of history tied to the trail and it offers great hiking. Giant Sequoias - Hiking Boole Tree Loop The Giant Sequoia trees of California are a site to see. Despite heavy logging efforts, you can still hike through these massive trees on the Boole Tree Loop. Halloween Bird Watching - The Dark Side Bird watching is just about the most unobjectionable hobby in the world. With Halloween approaching, however, it is time to discuss the dark, dark, dark side of birding. Bird Watching Binoculars - Critical Bird Watching Equipment Avid bird watching enthusiasts often look like pack mules hiking to a gold rush in the west. Bird watching binoculars are one of the critical pieces of equipment they carry. Bird Watching - Writing What You See No bird watcher is complete without his or her bird watching journals. When you go bird watching, you need to keep your life list. 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! 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 bushel load. If you’re looking to fill out your life list, Acadia is the place to be. 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.

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