How To Pan For Gold - You Can Learn - Its Easy!

Ever thought about learning to pan for gold? Its really not that hard to do - anyone with a little patience can learn it. Gold is extremely dense and heavy - it is actually much heavier than lead - and so as you shake the pan it naturally wants to move downward through the sand and gravel.

Staying Hydrated In The Outdoors

One of the biggest aspects of spending time in the outdoors is staying adequately hydrated. It makes little difference what sort of outdoor activity were involved in, hydration is key.

Survival Shelters - What Works Best?

Someday you might be lost out there. What kind of survival shelters should you know how to build?

Adventure in Colorado - Pikes Peak Hike

About 30 years ago, on a trip to Colorado, we had driven up Pikes Peak. At that time I preferred doing my exploring in a car. Now however, hiking is one of my favorite activities, so on a trip from Minnesota to California, I was trying to get as much hiking in as possible. I had stopped in Colorado Springs to see friends who had moved there recently, so decided to check out Pikes Peak. I didn't arrive at the Barr Trail parking lot until after 1:00 pm, so knew that I couldn't get to the top, but decided to see how far I could get.

Is Your Outdoor Gear Ready?

With the summer months just around the corner, now is the time to get your outdoor recreation gear out, dust it off and make sure all is in good working order.

Camping Etiquette for Caravan and Campers

Life is a lot different when you are camping with fair less privacy. At caravan parks, roadside stops and in the bush you will find yourself living in very close proximity to all sorts of fellow travellers. You can generally avoid most of the difficulties than can arise by observing the following basic points of camping etiquette:

Safe Towing Skills - Including Reversing a Caravan-Trailer

Towing a caravan or camper is not just a matter of hooking up and heading off. Specialist driving skills are needed and regulations must be observed.

The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - World Heritage Site in South Africa

A very special slice of Africa, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable.

Hunting the Beautiful Oregon Sunstone

How many places in the US can you find good facet & gem quality cabochon material together in one location, accessible and open to the public for collection with no fee? There are only a very few places in the US where such materials can be dug, and nearly all are on private property or under claim, with a fee charged to rock hounds. However, in south central Oregon, northeast of Plush, the BLM has set aside 4 square miles for rock and mineral collectors to hunt for sunstones for free.

Northeast Summer Camps - A Guide to Finding the Best Ones

An idea of summer camp run spectrum from fun and excitement to anxiety and fear in children as well as in their parents. In some families sending children on a summer camp is a fashion and symbol of status. However, this should not be the proper

Bird Watching in Big Sur, California

Located south of Monterey in California, the Andrew Molera State Park is home to the Big Sur River Mouth. Although the name might not be familiar, many travel here for the excellent opportunities that Big Sur birding brings.

Lightweight Hiking - An Example In A Story

Why lightweight hiking? Well, it is more enjoyable for starters, as shown in this true story from the Colorado Rockies.

Pai In The Sky

Pai in Northern Thailand is a laid-back town attracting backpackers, adventure travelers, bohemians, free spirits and lifestyles. Thailand's best kept secret, Pai and the surrounding mountainous area offers plenty of outdoor activities.

RVing in California - Tips on RV Camping, RV Parks and Places To Visit in California

RVing in California offers a golden opportunity for travelers on the go! As the third largest state in the country, California has so many different landscapes it can seem like all fifty states rolled into one. There's the desert, the mountains, big cities, small towns and more than 1000 miles of breathtaking coastline. This makes for excellent RVing and countless sightseeing destinations - Here are some ideas on how to enjoy your RVing in California.