Surrounded by almost two thousand miles of captivating wilderness, El Portal, California, is located within the famous Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite View Lodge is one of the charming hotels located within the park, allowing guests quick access to trails, hikes and a never ending list of recreational activities. Many guests check into the lodge […]
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Ascarate Park may just be one of the nicest places in El Paso, Texas to take a date for an afternoon picnic. In addition to beautiful walking trails and a golf course, the park sports a gorgeous lake on which you can watch kayakers and ducks interact. But whatever you do, you might want to […]
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In 1968, in honor of Dr. Alexander J. Stoddard (a local hero devoted to education), the city of Anaheim, California opened Stoddard Park. Today, visitors can bring children to play on playground equipment, have barbecues with friends, or toss a Frisbee for the dog to catch. It’s not recommended, however, that you go into the […]
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Oak Hill is a small beach town in Florida that, at first glance, does not appear to have anything out of the ordinary going on. The shores of the Atlantic allow for fishing and other water sports, but even then, the population is less than 2000, despite its lovely location. However, what Oak Hills does have […]
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San Benito, Texas, can be the perfect spot for beach goers. Moreover, one can find many attractions and things to do in the area, due to its proximity to the coast and the South Padre Island. In the meantime, you can relax and check out some of the attraction in the city, museums and the […]
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A good GPS tracker will make your treks easier and safer. Photo: Chris Morton/flickr If you are like me, you have gotten lost at least once during one of your hikes. Well, good news! There are tools available that will help keep that from happening during day hikes and long backpacking adventures. A good GPS tracker can save […]
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Mammoth Lakes is a breathtaking collection of valleys, mountain lakes, and endless opportunities for adventure. Whether you wish to relax and unwind or get adrenaline pumping through your veins, this is the perfect spot to do both. Updated 2/9/2020 – And the best part? There are many Mammoth Lakes campgrounds that are eager to welcome […]
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Thompson Memorial Park is one of the most scenic places to spend an afternoon in Amarillo, Texas. It features a small lake in the middle, beautifully manicured lawns, trails and paths, and a wide variety of park equipment for public use. Also, it may be the site of a whole host of unexplained – and […]
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You look up from the cracked macadam laid out like the world’s flattest murder victim just beyond the illuminated edges of your phone (which has served you these past terrifyingly dark minutes as your only source of both time and man-made light), and hope against hope that the bus which was supposed to be here […]
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Ride into the sunset on a bike that costs less than $1000. Photo: Orion 2/flickr Looking for the ideal mountain bike? We understand. You need something that is ready to tackle whatever the trail throws at it. Steep single tracks, paved roads, rocky hillsides, or rough dirt trails, the bike needs to absorb shocks and easily deal with […]
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