Top 10 Tips For Vacationing On An Adventure Tour Adventure tours are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional vacation. Travelers have found that adventure tours break up the monotony of visiting just one location on a trip. By visiting numerous locations, most of which are breathtaking landscapes or vibrant cities, an adventure tour can making an entire vacation an experience to remember. Many adventure tours include hiking and camping, and some even feature white wat
Who would have thought that the Q Family Adventures will be so adventurous! We have done camping and backyard hiking and now walking up Chimney Rock!!! We just came back from our weekend/business trip in Asheville – which by the way IS a wonderful place to visit. There will be more Asheville posts coming. It’s one of those spontaneous detour. We originally wanted to go canoeing but after woke up at 4:30 am to leave the house we thought we wouldn’t have the energy to do it. Litt
Go hiking with your kids. Not sure what to do on your next vacation? Why not take your children hiking! Hiking can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family. There are many benefits to hiking as a family. Whether you’re going out for a day, a weekend, or for a whole week, this article will outline a few reasons why you should take your children hiking! Exercise. These days it’s hard enough to get your children to eat right, let alone get enough exercise. Taking your ch
by William Harris What is it?: So what is a handheld GPS unit exactly? It is a small iPod sized device that not only stores maps, but (and this is the important part) tells you where you are to the meter and can give you directions as to where you need to go. These units have an automotive and field uses. Some of the field uses for a handheld GPS include geocaching, hiking, biking, and pretty much any outdoor activity. How the GPS: The handheld works off a network of 25 ground-based stations
Absolute Hiking Essentials by James WarnerHere is a list of must have items sure to make your outdoor experience safer and more enjoyable. These are applicable for dayhikes and backpacking trips.One of the most important things is having a map of the trail you will explore. Get one at the park visitor center or find one online that you can download. This will keep you from getting lost, help you identify new trails to check out and possibly help rescuers locate you if you’re in troub
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