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I discovered the Zip Ztove (ZZ) in the back of Backpacker Magazine just before I hiked the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in 1999. My backpacking buddy, Steve, laughed at me. In fact, he probably never would have bought one if …

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This is a premier facility when you are doing wilderness backpacking . Notice the fresh air design. If privacy is your chief concern you might note that there is no door. Still, it is a welcome change from an old log and a shovel. …

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Backpacking With "The Twelve"

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While Americans are considering alternative ways to cut back on their travel costs, they may often forget that they can utilize their hotel loyalty programs to reduce expenses. Travelers who haven’t taken advantage of their hotel points …

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Have you taken steps toward a greener summer vacation this year? Got plans for an upcoming eco-friendly holiday? We want to hear your ideas and tips! Share your comments here.

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Sun, sand, sea, skimpy swimsuits and the smell of coconut scented sun tan lotion. South Africa has a 3000km coastline with thousands of beaches, some of which are more appealing than others. So if you’re after a beach holiday, …

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Just returned home from a backpacking trip in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The hike in was only 3.7 miles thanks to a ride from a park ranger we befriended last year, but the elevation gain was nearly 2300ft. in that short …

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If you’ve ever wanted to take to the mountains to backpack but aren’t quite sure how to go about it, REI in Rancho Cucamonga is holding a backpacking clinic on Sunday. The clinic will include tips on the best gear for day hiking, …

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Out and about Inland style: Canoeing, backpacking and more

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Lower Wisconsin River, looking upstream. I needed a few days to relax a little before the trade show season gets serious…Outdoor Retailer Summer Market starts in a week or so and after that it’s buying for the following year. …

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First on that point was ecotourism. So came sustainable travel and green hotels. What’s inwards your suitcase?

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Work Green: What Is the Import of Eco-travel?

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Those looking for an orientation of New York City might be tempted to hop on one of the many bus tours that all ply the same route through Manhattan, but for most a far better way to go is on the famous Circle Line boat tour that …

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Contaminated food and water is the leading source of illness and diarrhea that occurs during travel . Fortunately, there are some choices you can make to reduce your chance of becoming ill.

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Food and Water Considerations While Traveling

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I generally exist in the plane of “tired”. Three kids, a husband, work, LIFE. I do not believe I am the only one that exists in this dimension. In fact, I am starting to wonder if there really is any other way to feel. …

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Permanent Vacation

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How about sea kayaking in the Sound with our new friends, past Traveling Trainers, and current dynamic duo that make up the SEA (Sound Education and Action) Kayaker Team. North Moench and Ella Goodbrod took us under their wing for the …

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When you get back from your five minute sojourn, you’ll be ready to tackle things on your meticulously crafted to-do list that you were putting off just moments before you left. Hey, you just went on vacation . That’s all it takes! …

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From the family reunion: We spent some time out on the water: And saw the lakehouse my husband is building for me: OK, so that part wasn’t true. I took tons of pictures. My children were quite adept at avoiding the camera: …

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This past weekend Paul, Jason, and Jason’s Dad Gary hiked the Jefferson wilderness area up to Three Fingered Jack for some male bonding. They hiked 4.5 miles in and set up camp for 2 nights at Mowich, from where they fished and set off …

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Paul’s excursions: Hiking & Backpacking the Jefferson Wilderness area

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Picking up where I left off, though, the bear visiting our front porch was just one of the many memories this most recent vacation has left me with. Aside from the fact that it was my first vacation in three years, it was interesting …

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Not a bad vacation

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If you’ve seen only one Australian beach on a travel show or in a magazine, it was probably Sydney’s Bondi Beach (pronounced BOND-eye), which is easily the most famous in the country in spite of only being about 1 kilometer long. …

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by Carol Hughes. Camping is a great hobby and a fun interest for many people. It can be very relaxing to connect with nature and spend a couple of days in the desert or woods enjoying nature. You are able to swim, fish, or just enjoy …

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We would like to do the overnight hike to Piccaninny Gorge in the Bungle Bungles and wonder how to camp out. Will a sleeping bag be enough protection.

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Looking for the key to set me free Oh the jealousy, the greed is the unraveling And it undoes all the joy that could be I want to have fun, I want to shine like the sun I want to be the one that you want to see I want to knit you a …

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Before I first saw it, I thought places like that only existed in fantasies and airbrushed travel brochures. It’s that awe inspiring. Gene and I spent the weekend backpacking on the trails there. It was a fun trip, but too short. …

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Backpacking - Opal Creek

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Is it better to stick to your diet on vacation , or just give into the urge to eat and be merry? What are you planning to do? What have you done on previous trips? My usual MO is to eat as healthy as possible, pack good food for the …

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My vacation was slightly a disaster for my chains, but then, a lot of my goals are kind of home specific. I automatically give myself checkmarks for things like 15 minutes of cleaning and keeping my drawers closed that I simply can’t do …

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