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OutdoorsMost people consider rock climbing as an extreme sport, meaning it entails a lot of risks. Nevertheless, the sport draws a lot of enthusiasts. And the advancements in technology used to ensure the safety of the climber encourages more to engage in the sport. Rocking climbing gear has to pass stringent quality controls and checks. There are constant improvements to make sure the gear holds its weight against pressure and wear and tear.A serious rock climber will always have safety on top...
Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is North America's most climbed peak, and reputed to be the second most climbed mountain in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan.Though I've been close to the mountain on other trips I've never climbed it, and really was a tad perplexed by its popularity. So recently I decided to hike to the summit with one of my sons and see what all the hullabaloo was about.We arrived at the Mount Monadnock visitor center at around 8:30am, and knowing it was going...
Many people today are taking it easy, as well we should. It seems that the hustle and bustle of modern life is becoming less and less worth it. After all, life is relatively short. We don't need to rush through it. For this reason many Americans and people of other countries are doing all that they can to improve the quality of their lives by pursuing pastimes that nurture patience and knowledge.One of the many ways of accomplishing this is by making or purchasing bluebird houses. While...
Binoculars are devices that make small objects at a distance appear expanded and clear before your eyes. They are also known as binocular telescopes as they are basically two monocular placed together to allow perfect two-eye viewing. It is surprising to find that those objects, which are completely invisible to human eyes, appear so near and enlarged in the eyes of the binoculars.Factors to consider while purchasing binocularsWhen you want to choose the binoculars you should try them out...
Malibu isn't just a beach; it's practically a whole coastline. Stretching for roughly 27 miles, Malibu comprises about a dozen beaches from Decker Rd. (Hwy. 23) in the west, to Topanga Canyon Blvd. in the east. At this part of the California coast, the beaches face mostly rather than west, except for Westward Beach near Pt. Dume.The Malibu beaches lie along the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, which are so often subjected to the vicious circle of fires, floods and mudslides. The Pacific...
Preparing for a Catalina Island camping trip requires some careful planning and packing, as you won't have your car or RV with you.Since the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy owns most of Catalina, the natural beauty is well preserved, so you are in for a real treat.There are five campgrounds on the island, not counting the boat-in campsites. Most people arrive by ferry or private boat, so you want to pack enough, but not too much.A permit is required by all campers, which can be obtained...
The City of Cleveland grew up on an unprotected bluff of sand and clay on top of Lake Erie. Beginning in 1865 land began to be set aside on the lakefront for parks. In 1977 the four Cleveland lakefront parks were leased to the state of Ohio. Edgewater Park on Lakeshore Boulevard is a melding of a lower and upper sections connected by a multi-use path. You'll find most paths in the park paved and many shady, with fine views of the frisky waves in Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline.Just...
Adjacent to the Valley Forge National Historic Park outside Philadelphia,
although not affiliated with it, nestled in the wooded hills above the Schuylkill River, is a unique, little known living memorial dedicated to the men and women who have sacrificed and, often times, given their life in service to America. The Medal of Honor Grove, conceived in 1942 and located on the grounds of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, is a 52-acre woodland memorial commemorating all those awarded...
Hate the dreariness of the plains or the heat and dust of summer? Looking for a winter park? A vacation spot that will give you the freshness of mountain air, the adrenaline rushes from skiing or snowmobiling, or simply the cool and calm that the wondrous natural beauty the American Rockies bring to the tensed and tired soul tortured by the strains of modern urban living? If you have zeroed-in on Colorado's Winter Park, look no further - here's your gateway to heaven!Be it winter, spring,...
At first glance, rock climbing in Kentucky may seem like a far fetched idea. Au contraire! Red River Gorge provides great rock climbing areas in KY.Rock Climbing In KentuckyLocated in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the greater Red River Gorge area is over 26,000 acres. The Red River runs for approximately 20 miles through the area. The area around the river is rife with rock climbing opportunities with multi-pitch walls, boulders and climbing roofs to try out your over vertical technique....
There's a boom in eco-tourism these days. Everyone wants to save the
planet and have fun at the same time. Or at least take a look at what's
left of the planet before it all goes to hell in a hand basket. Especially
popular are trips to the tropical rainforests, those near the equator:
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, West Africa and Latin America. A
third of the world's tropical rainforests are found in Brazil and that's
where you go if you really, really want to get away...
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 Camping GiftsCamping enthusiasts love to get away from the rat race and just take in the majesty of Mother Nature. If you're shopping for a person that likes to go camping, here are a few unique camping gift ideas.1. National Parks Pass - Some of the best camping locations are in the United States National Parks system....
Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is
an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to
your RV with the sun while getting away from it all?
The Sun is Everywhere!
One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar power is that
it is limited to large panel systems on roofs. Au contraire!
With new nanotechnology, solar power systems will soon be
applied with the paint you use to improve your home. That's
still two or three years away, so what about...
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 is one of the ultimate destinations and not just for vacationers. This small country of 50,000 square kilometers between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean is about the same size as Switzerland. Not...
It seems like the most adventurous thing in the world. That dark opening in the hillside beckons, tantalizes, excites. What wondrous treasures await discovery inside? What artifacts might remain in this time capsule, mute testimony to an era when grizzled men moved tons of rock in pursuit of their dreams? Such is the poetic, romance-novel appeal that might induce you to take leave of your senses and crawl into an old mine. Thousands of such small openings are scattered throughout the...
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