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A nonhiker's view of big Big Bend |
The stunning views will keep you going till you reach the top
My friend and guide, who had finally talked me into spending four days
and three nights hiking and sleeping in a tent in exchange for
unparalleled photo opportunities, kept reminding me that “Big Bend is
HUGE.”
He did not lie.
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Hiking up Nicaragua's Cerro Negro volcano is fun, but coming down is even more of a blast |
Story and photos by Seth Laninga
Fascinated by volcanic activity? Interested in seeing a volcano up
close? If you have plans to travel to Nicaragua anytime soon, you might
consider a visit to Cerro Negro, the Western Hemisphere's newest
volcano.
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Paddling the Pecos takes you out of your comfort zone and into the wilds of Texas |
Guidebooks deconstruct rivers into manageable segments: put-in, take-out, hazards, camping spots, natural attractions, etc. Canoeing the remote Pecos River in southwest Texas requires that careful planning. It’s a rugged trip with serious rapids, craggy banks and nowhere to call for help. Even a fully prepared paddler discovers a river with serious, unpredictable challenges.
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At Reimer’s Ranch, you can rock, ride and relax in a river — really By Russell Roe
Where can you experience one of the top rock-climbing destinations in Texas AND get a look at the Alamo?
Hint: It’s not San Antonio. |
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