Recent content by NatureLover916

Never been lost before, but I always bring a pack with essentials, just in case. It’s easy to get lost on new trails that are poorly marked so it’s always good to be prepared.

My parents used to take us on long road trips every summer. We used to see how many state or national parks we could hit in our 3 week excursions. Also I was a Girl Scout and our troop was unlike a lot of other Girl Scout troops in our area. We actually went backpacking and camping several...

That does sound pretty good! I might have to check that out. I generally bring some sort of granola bar and an apple. I also pack a lunch along since most hikes I take are full day hikes, so I normally pack a simple sandwich or salami and crackers. On special occasions when we're hiking...

A couple buddies and I had just taken a trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park and we had a blast so we decided to go to Mount Tamalpais for some more hiking fun. We went there on a whim just hoping to hike up to the summit but we didn't really have a planed route or anything. We found a lil...

GREAT POST! a first aid kit is something we all think about but then its in the details that we forget some important needs! I'm adding all these great ideas to my first aid kit!

I've gone to the ranger stations/visitor centers at major parks and pick up a park map and also trail maps (most parks have them). As for the not so well known hikes I like to read up on them in guide books like 'A Falcon Guide' "Hiking California's Desert Parks". They tend to be helpful.

I'm in the same state...but not in SD. I'm all the way up here in Sacramento. Although I do travel down to SD every now and then. Any suggestions on good hikes in the SD area?

I LOVE to take my dog along with me. And dont get me wrong, she loves to tag along! She is an 8yo black lab who loves the outdoors just as much as I do. She is as loyal as they come. But with taking dogs out into the wilderness comes responsibility. I'm a responsible pet owner, I always have...

Yeah i bet! I wouldn't want to meet that mom!

New To Outdoor Basecamp Forums Hi all, I just joined today and thought I would introduce myself. I'm a 22 year old college student who loves to spend as much time outdoors as possible. I live in beautiful CA and also work for CA State Parks and Recreation. Well there is a little about...