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How can I get rid of my campground membership?

I paid a large amount of a campground membership and now Im not in the area anymore and want to get rid of it. I still owe 00 and I pay yearly maintainance fee. The campground said that I was responsible for finding someone to take it myself. How hard is it to sell these [...]

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

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 little [...]

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

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? [...]

What is the best tent campground at Glacier National Park?

I note that there are two campground at Glacier National Park – Fish Creek and St. Mary. It appears that Fish Creek is on the water. I am looking for the best tent campground and the best site at that campground. I am not really interested in being in a campground with a bunch of [...]

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

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

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. [...]

What is it you would like in a campground?

Im planning on opening a campground in my area and was wondering what people would like in a campground , tennis? swimming? fancy bathrooms? camping cabins (no bath)? sports field? stables for horses? what would be imprtant fot you to want to come to my campground VS another , A themed campground? to the on [...]

Hiking…..?

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?

hiking…..?

A father came home from a long business trip to find his young son riding a brand new bike. "Where did you get the money for that?" he asked. "It must have cost over 300 dollars!" "I earned it hiking," replied the boy. "Hiking??? Come on son; tell your Dad the truth. Nobody can make [...]

Campground?

Did you ever go camping at Ellis Haven Campground in Plymouth, Ma?

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