Nov 24th, 2009 at 8:30AM: The National Park Service announced a major change to the way it will distribute permits for those seeking to camp over night in the Grand Canyon yesterday, with administrators saying the move will level the playing field, allowing for every applicant to have a the same opportunity to earn one of the highly sought after permits. Each year, the Park Service makes 11,500 permits available to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New permit system announced for Grand Canyon
Nov 24th, 2009 at 8:30AM: The National Park Service announced a major change to the way it will distribute permits for those seeking to camp over night in the Grand Canyon yesterday, with administrators saying the move will level the playing field, allowing for every applicant to have a the same opportunity to earn one of the highly sought after permits. Each year, the Park Service makes 11,500 permits available to ...Going to Yosemite? Don't take the minivan!
Nov 9th, 2009 at 11:30AM: One of the great draws of visiting a National Park like Yosemite in California is that you can get very close to nature and see animals in their own habitat. But there is a limit to just how close you want to get to certain animals, especially black bears, which can be dangerous to both humans and cars as they look for food.
There are several ways to reduce your risk of having an unpleasant ...Trekking Tajikistan
Nov 5th, 2009 at 4:30PM: The mountain countries of Central Asia have been a bit of a hidden gem for adventure travel in recent years. While the vast majority of people can't find Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan on the map as of yet, the more adventurous travelers have begun to hear tales of rugged, remote mountain trails that weave their way through mostly unspoiled backcountry with some of the most stunning views ...New Hampshire museum dedicated to vintage camping
Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:00AM: There once was a time when family vacations meant loading up the car and hitting the road for a camping trip that involved setting up a big canvas tent or parking a silver Airstream camper in a vaguely wooded area, and enjoying some time in the great outdoors. It was a simpler time, when mom packed sandwiches in a wicker picnic basket, or dad helped cook dinner by sliding a hot dog on to a stick ...Gadlinks for Friday 10.9.09
Oct 8th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
What a week! I don't know about you guys, but I barely survived that one. This weekend will be a relaxing one for sure: cuddle up with some good travel reads and relax.
Here are some awesome tips on how to do Hawaii like a local. I have to say, these suggestions are spot on. Nice job, Sarah! [via Intelligent Travel]
Umm... I don't know about you guys, but I'm not so keen on KLM's new blue ...Classic Trek: The Overland Track, Australia
Sep 17th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Australia is a country with plenty of remote backcountry and an abundance of good hiking trails as well. It is an adventure travelers paradise, with opportunities to backpack your way through unique environments that include deserts, mountains, rain forests, and more. Perhaps the most famous of all of the Aussie trails is the Overland Track, located in the southern most state of Tasmania. The 40 ...Learn photography skills while trekking the Himalaya
Sep 8th, 2009 at 8:00AM: A few days back we listed some of the top opportunities for learning new skills while traveling, and today we have a similar opportunity that will give you the chance to build your photography and videography skills while trekking through Tibet next spring. The Everest Trek 2010 is being billed as "the highest photography and videography workshop in the world" and it is being put hosted by Chris ...Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010
Sep 1st, 2009 at 8:00AM: Adventure travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent have announced their "extreme" adventures for 2010, offering up 15 amazing opportunities for travelers looking for unique experiences, provided of course they also have plenty of cash to pay for them. No matter what kind of adventure you crave, you're sure to find it on this list. For instance, you can head off into the desert on an eleven day ...Wine, Dine and Raft Your Way Along Idaho's Snake River
Aug 31st, 2009 at 12:30PM: What better way to spend an adventure-filled whitewater rafting trip along Idaho's Hell's Canyon (the deepest gorge in North America) than to experience it while sampling an array of Oregon Pinot Noir's and delicious cuisine whipped up on-site by a renown executive chef? O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists) is offering a five day "wine on the river" adventure trip starting September ...Adventure Destination: South Dakota
Aug 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: When adventure travelers think about exotic locations to visit they seldom mention South Dakota. There are plenty of mountain states in the western U.S. that get more attention, thanks in no small part to the higher elevations in the Rockies. But South Dakota can hold its own in terms of rugged backcountry and beat most other locations with the diversity of its terrain. Make no mistake, the ...Classic Treks: The Pacific Crest Trail
Aug 27th, 2009 at 12:30PM: When it comes to long distance hiking, the U.S. is blessed with several great trails, the most famous of which is the Appalachian Trail, which covers more than 2,175 miles, running from Maine to Georgia. For many, the AT is the standard for long distance hiking anywhere in the world, but others prefer the lesser known, and longer, Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from the Mexican border to the ...Fire Island: An eco-friendly paradise close to Manhattan
Aug 25th, 2009 at 8:30AM: As close as Fire Island is to New York City, my family and I felt like we were setting off on a grand adventure when we arrived at Sayville, Long Island to buy ferry tickets for the journey to The Pines, a hamlet of Fire Island.
The diving and squawking sea gulls added to the aura of our three-day, two-night getaway. So did the anticipation of the ferry's arrival and the chug chug chug of the ...$19 hotel room, bed not included
Aug 13th, 2009 at 11:30AM: For $19, I wouldn't expect much out of my hotel room. But a bed, lights and toilet paper are among the things I would consider to be basic necessities at any price. That's not the case at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, where guests can elect to have different features of their hotel room removed in order to decrease the price.
The "Survivor Package" starts at $219 for deluxe accommodations and breakfast ...Hiking the Appalachian Trail in the winter
Aug 10th, 2009 at 11:00AM: We've mentioned the Appalachian Trail on more than one occasion here on Gadling. Stretching from Maine to Georgia, the AT is one of the most iconic trails anywhere in the world, and each year thousands of backpackers flock to it to hike some or all of its 2178 mile length. Most go in the summer months, when the weather is more predictable and comfortable. But according to this story from the Times ...Ten amazing "green" adventures
Aug 1st, 2009 at 8:01AM: Eco-adventures are all the rage these days with environmentally conscious travelers choosing to visit far flung places, all the while fully aware of the size of their carbon footprint. They want an amazing travel experience, and are willing to go to great lengths to get it, all the while adhering to the principles of sustainable travel. With that in mind, the Times Online has an excellent article ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 7.15.09
Jul 15th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Joyous hump day! I've never looked forward to Wednesday as I have this particular week. There's a good deel to look forward to when it comes to travel stories as well. Take these, for example.
The iconic London Bridge may be in need of a makeover, and someone has the coolest eco-friendly, futuristic design for the new bridge. The design is complete with a solar-powered vertical farm and will ...Beating the recession on the Appalachian Trail
Jun 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we introduced you to one of the world's classic treks in the from of The Appalachian Trail. Turns out you might not have needed in introduction at all, as according to NPR, many Americans are heading to the AT to beat the recession. According to the story, a number of hikers who have lost their jobs, have decided to take advantage of their time off, and spend some extended time on the ...Classic Treks: The Appalachian Trail
Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: The Appalachian Trail has been mentioned in the news quite a bit in the past week or so, thanks to a certain governor who managed to hike it all the way to Argentina. While "Hiking the AT" may yet become a sexual euphemism due to this recent scandal, for years the trail has been one of the best long distance treks in North America, if not the entire world. The Appalachian Trail was first ...On the trail of the Kalahari bushmen
Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:00PM: A few days back we posted about 18 unique travel experiences that even the seasoned traveler would find interesting. One of the suggestions on that list was to travel to the Kalahari Desert to stay with bushmen and partake in an initiation hunt with the tribes that still wander the remote regions of southern Africa. Recently, travel writer Sally Emerson journeyed to Botswana to go in search of ...Gadlinks for Monday 6.22.09
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 7:00PM: I just watched "The Hangover" last night and the exorbitant amount of money that was spent in just two evenings in Las Vegas made my head spin. There's something about Vegas and road trips that throw reason and budgeting out the window, I think. For a more realistic view of the travel experience, you might want to read these great
The National Geographic Adventure blog provides a list of ways ...
