Identifying over 65 Plants and Mushrooms on the Pinckney Trail

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Traveling to unknown areas, particularly remote destinations or developing nations, you may encounter unfamiliar or even dangerous situations. Even basics like clean drinking water could be difficult to find. The key to handling the unknown is being prepared for any situation.

We live in a developed world where cities are growing faster than the hair on your head. Trees are being cut every day and the natural habitat of many places is in danger.

I am a diehard traveler and most of the best trips that I have ever been on, the worth remembering all your life, have been camping expedition. I can barely remember which hotel I had slept in the last time I had gone on a trip but I invariably remember all the details of all the camping trips that I have ever been on. Once I had gone on a trip with some family friends to Canada and we were living in Toronto.

Purchasing gear for your backpacking or camping trips is not rocket science. However, it’s not a piece of cake also because there are literally thousands of products and models to choose from.

Backpacking across the hills is an extremely rewarding activity. You get to spend valuable time with nature and replenish yourself. However, you will need some essential camping gear before you depart on a trip to the mountains.

Camping is indeed one of the most exciting types of holidays that you can go on. It is about sense of adventure you get when you are out in the hills, away from civilization, technology and other irritating man-made disturbances.

I do wish more of you would join us who take joy in the observation of nature and become our good companions, too. You can so easily. This is an activity that one can take on in youth, in maturity, in mid-life. It can be as leisurely or strenuous as anyone desires. It takes you from the hustle, bustle of normal living and grants you tranquility.

Hiking can be more fun with some research. Most visitors to our area itch to hit the trails and experience hiking in the North Georgia Mountains.

Autumn in Arizona with its bright sunny days and near perfect day time temperatures is unquestionably the best time of the year to get out, enjoy nature and the outdoors and also experience the state’s own beautiful fall foliage season. Located up in the higher elevations of the state of Arizona just a few hours from Phoenix, you will find that Arizona too has much to offer when it comes to fall color and there is no place more world renown for all its mystical beauty and breathtaking red rock mountain scenery than Sedona.

The Lake Guntersville area in northeast Alabama is a popular spot for eagle watching during the winter months. Migratory golden and bald eagles generally arrive in late November to make the area their temporary home. Females will lay eggs in December and January. Nesting birds will remain in the region until spring, as eaglets will stay in the nest for about three months.

Embarking on a walking tour through Spain is the ultimate getaway. Hike the world-famous El Camino de Santiago, experience the uniquely vibrant culture, and bask in a level of breathtaking scenery you have never witnessed before. Regardless of your age, race, culture, or background, here are several reasons why your next trip should be to Spain.

If I was ever going to become a hermit (Yes I’ve thought about this before.) I would want to live in the hermitage section of the Craigvinean forest in Dunkeld, Scotland. And not just because it has the perfect name. We found this spot while on a 3 day bus tour through the Scottish Highlands, our bus stopped at the hermitage to give us all a chance to stretch our legs. It is definitely a top contender for one of the most peaceful places I’ve been.