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From the Outdoor Adventure Blog

  • Cold Spring Gap

    Cold Spring Gap

    It is perhaps slightly misleading to list Cold Spring Gap as a destination. There is no direct route there that doesn’t entail at least 10 miles of fairly rigorous hiking, which implies an overnight stay somewhere in the park....

  • Lake Champlain Area

    Lake Champlain Area

    Lake Champlain is vast. Well not like Lake Baikal in Siberia or Lake Superior along the US-Canadian border, but large enough to provide outdoor activities for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. If you are more interested in...

  • Smugglers Notch

    Smugglers Notch

    Receiving its name from the practice of running goods to and from Canada, most notably alcohol during the 1920s, Smugglers Notch is a much more civilized and well-travelled area these days. Get there by taking highway 108 from...

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  • Your Home Away From Home

    Looking for perfect campgrounds to stay while on your outdoor adventures? Our campgrounds directory will help locate one.

  • Get Ready. Get Set. Go!

    Useful tools to help you plan and prepare for your next trip. Includes important checklists, state attractions, and maps to name a few.

  • Park It!

    State by state info about all our National and State Parks. Enjoy the beauty and the many activities that they have to offer.

  • Camp Cookin'

    Learn how to cook outdoors. Use the checklist and get some tips to make it easier. You may even want to try a few recipes.

  • This Land is your Land

    A listing of outdoor organizations that strive to protect our wildlife and preserve our wilderness areas through education, conservation and recreation.

  • Tales to Tell

    Read as fellow campers share their thoughts and outdoor experiences. Do you have a story to tell?

  • Hitting the Trails

    Learn from this great resource how proper planning can make for a safe and enjoyable hike. Tips and articles, trail database and park info will help you choose a destination.

  • Learn the Tricks

    Get helpful information and ideas from these articles. Includes buying guides, how-to, and many useful tips.

  • Playing It Safe

    Some useful first aid and outdoor safety tips.

  • Get Connected

    These clubs and associations provide information, discounts and services to their members.

  • Sing. Sing a Song.

    Join in as we share a few of our favorite campfire songs.

  • Got a Question?

    Check our listing of frequently asked questions.

  • Say Cheese!

    Experience the outdoors through the eyes of fellow photographers. Do you have some photos to share?

  • Take a Break

    Join us as we laugh at some Jokes.