Powell River, is located on the west coast of British Columbia Canada. This seaside community is a favorite destination for families and adventure seekers. You will find a wide variety of outdoor activities to do here. Although Powell River is considered part of the mainland of British Columbia, it takes two ferry rides from Vancouver to reach this destination. Powell River is the ancestral home of the Sliammon First Nation people. This town, is known for its cultural life. You will find many bed and breakfasts while staying here as well as places to set up a tent and camp. The main beach area provides...

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Washington State is teeming with day hike opportunities for enthusiasts of all levels. Washington’s hikes are so good in fact they attract people from around the country and abroad as well to sample a thin slice of the beauty waiting to be discovered as well as the opportunity to get that heart rate up and reap the benefits of better health. Not a bad combination if you ask me. What follows is a brief overview of some of the best day hikes in Washington ranked in no particular order. Sourdough Gap on the Pacific Coast Trail in Enumclaw, Washington is a favorite day hike on the lists of almost...

Anyone who has traveled our beautiful America much will usually cite the state of Vermont as their favorite New England state. Although small in size, it is grand in beauty and abundant in popular hiking trails, making it a true hiker’s paradise. Below is a list of what are considered to be the top ten day-hiking trails in Vermont: MOUNT MANSFIELD, SUNSET RIDGE TRAIL-Sunset Ridge trail is a rocky ascent to the highest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield. Hikers enjoy rare alpine plants, flowers and spectacular views from the summit. It is located 17 miles east of Burlington and 22 miles...

Cat fishing in a fast deep current can be a challenging experience but it is my favorite type of fishing to do. Cat fish are bottom feeders and to catch them in swift water creeks and rivers you have to make sure your bait is close to the bottom for the cat fish be lured to it. Stink baits or craw fish are the baits I use to catch nice size catfish. I love the way they attack the bait and fight as I reel them in. I have a favorite fishing spot that I use daily and all times of the year winter or summer. I was always impressed at the quality of cat fish that I angled from the spot. I had a special way...

Alabama offers day hiking opportunities as beloved as state icon Bear Bryant himself. Okay it’s a close call, but that just means the hiking here is phenomenal with more opportunies and trails available than you could take in during a calendar year, even if you doubled up and tried to squeeze in some extra ones here and there. While it is tough to pick just a few of the many great day hikes available as the best, what follows is an overview of the absolute can’t miss day hike in the great state of Alabama. The Pinhoti Trail in Cheaha State Park tops the list hands down according to most...

Connecticut offers day hikes for everyone. Whether you like something along the coast, in the wodds, very easy or something that will test every bit of skill you have you’ll find it in Connecticut. In fact there are more day hikes than you can shake a stick at. While the Appalachian Trail which winds it’s way through these borders is always popular and should be on everyones list of hikes in the state there are so many great hikes picking just a few as the best is no easy task. Keeping that in mind what follows is a brief overview of some of Connecticut’s best day hikes. In Groton,...

Summer camps are an excellent way for children to meet friends, learn new activities and just have a good time in the summer. Picking the right summer camp for your child is not always an easy task. You do not want to waste your money on a camp and your child have a horrible time and hate camp. Here are some guidelines that you should consider when picking a summer camp for your child. Rely on word of mouth and recommendations from people you know on different camps. Consider your child’s personality and interests. If they are not into sports, they are not going to like an outdoor sports camps. ...

It is fun to get out in nature with the family. It provides some quality alone time and a good dose of important exercise. Hiking with your children is a wonderful thing. However, hiking with children can have some serious drawbacks. Below are five tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable hike with children. Hiking with Children Tip #1 Proper Clothing and Shoes All members of the family should wear proper clothing and shoes on a hike. For short hikes, sneakers or cross-trainers will probably suffice. For longer hikes, however, both adults and children will benefit from properly fitting hiking...

When trying to decide what the best type of womens hiking shoe is to buy, there are few things that you must first take into consideration. All hiking shoes are not created equally and you will most definitely get what you pay for. When buying hiking shoes, quality and stability should come first and style and appearance should definitely come last. If you are already a dedicated hiker, you should have a good idea of what to look for in a quality hiking shoe. However, if you are just starting out in hiking, you may be overwhelmed at the wide array of choices you have when buying hiking shoes. Before...