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Arkansas Outdoors

If planning a trip to Arkansas, see the vacation page we have on Little Rock.

updated 2012-05-12 19:44:32

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Death Valley National Park Trails

Back-country hiking and overnight hiking trips are allowed throughout the park. Permits are required by the national park but are free. Permits can be obtained at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center or Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station. The park does not allow pets or campfires in the wilderness.http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm Maps for hiking can found at the Visitors Center.http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/backcamp.htm

updated 2011-01-03 01:54:38

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Lake George, NY Images

updated 2010-10-20 19:39:18

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Hidden Canyon Trail

The trailhead for the Hidden Canyon trail is located at the Weeping Rock shuttle stop.http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/hiking-in-zion.htm This trailhead can be reached via the shuttle system in Zion National Park, which runs from April through October each year. The remaining months of the year, the trail is accessible by car.http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-shuttle-system.htm

Upon arriving at the trailhead, hikers can take advantage of restrooms near the parking area before making the steep climb; however, there is no water available along the trail.http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-hidden-canyon-trail.htm The Hidden Canyon trail begins across a footbridge just past the Weeping Rock trail.http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-hidden-canyon-trail.htm From here, hikers encounter a steep trail that follows a series of switchbacks which also lead to the Observation Point trail.http://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/zion_national_park/hidden_canyon.html

Hikers follow signs where the trail splits and continue on through more switchbacks until reaching a section of trail carved directly into the rock face.http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-hidden-canyon-trail.htm http://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/zion_national_park/hidden_canyon.html Here, hikers encounter steep drop-offs hundreds of feet above the canyon floor. Chains are available in some areas for safety.http://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/zion_national_park/hidden_canyon.html

The maintained trail ends at the mouth of Hidden Canyon, and hikers can then continue on as far into the canyon as they are able. This area of the trail is shaded, fairly flat, and ...

updated 2010-09-25 03:33:42

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Yellowstone National Park Trails

If visitors wish to backcountry hike and desire an overnight stay, a permit is required. Permits must be obtained in person and no more then 48 hours in advance of the trip. However, backcountry campsites can be reserved in advance by mail or in person. Conditions of the trail that visitors wish to hike can be found at the ranger station or visitor center. Yellowstone National Park has bears and bear activity. All bear precautions are advised by the park.http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountryhiking.htm Many trails are closed during certain parts of the year.http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/upload/bctripplanner_2010Mar.PDF

updated 2010-11-06 02:02:19

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Yosemite National Park Trails

Best Easy Hikes

Bridalveil Fall is considered an easy to moderate hike. It is a total of .8 miles with an elevation gain of 50 feet. This trail takes hikers to Bridalveil Falls.

Chilnulana Falls trail is a quarter mile trail with a 100 feet elevation gain. Considered an easy to moderate hike, this trail takes hikers to the action of the falls.

East Valley Floor hike is a total mileage of 2.6 miles. This loop trail is considered easy to moderate and offers unique views of North Dome, rapids, cedars, dogwoods and azaleas.

Glacier Point hike is a half-mile trail considered easy to moderate. The view offers the best view in the park.

Happy Isles to Vernal Fall trail is a 1.6-mile hike. Considered easy to moderate this hike takes hikers to the Merced River as it plunges over the Giant Staircase as Nevada Fall and then Vernal Fall and moves out to the Yosemite Valley.http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=XFA021-002

Best Backpacking Hikes

Hatch Hetchy-Vernon Lake Loop - 28.7 mile overnight trail with scenic views and waterfalls in spring.

Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 21 - 63-mile section travels remote sections from Tuolumne Meadows to Sonora Pass. Excellent scenery is on this trail.

Mariposa Grove Loop is a 4-mile loop through 1,000 year-sequoias.

Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 20 runs from Kennedy Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows. A 209-mile trail through three national parks with remarkable views and no roads.

Dewey Point Snowshoe is ...

updated 2010-07-18 03:12:05

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The White Mountains

1. Mount Washington

2. Flume Gorge

3. Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

4. White Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway

5. Tuckerman Ravine

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How to Hike

• Introduction
• Step 1: Planning Your Route
• Step 2: Supplies
• Step 3: Attire
• Step 4: Safety
• Conclusion

updated 2012-04-19 18:44:49

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How to Put Together a Camping First Aid Kit

As stated before, you will need to bring any medications along that are required for your health and well being. Some medications that you may want to include in a secure place are:

• Benadryl or other antihistamine
• Tylenol or other NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
• Aspirin if you or another person you are hiking with are at risk for a heart attack.
• Tums
• Anti-diarrhea medicine

Keep all of these drugs in a secure place and out of the reach of children.

In addition, if you have been prescribed medications such as nitroglycerin, an asthma inhaler, epinephrine, insulin, or any other drug that you need to maintain your health, it should be kept in a secure place in your first aid kit or your pack. Consult with your doctor to see if there is any additional medication that you should be taking with you on your trip.

Simple medical tools such as tweezers and scissors can be equally as helpful in the event that you need to remove a splinter or cut bandages. Remember to sanitize tweezers with an antiseptic wash or wipes before using near broken skin.http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/firstaid01.htm You can also boil these items to sanitize them as long as they are made entirely out of metal. Tweezers should be stored in a clean area of your first aid kit, in a separate plastic bag if necessary.

updated 2010-07-17 09:44:50

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