7 Fabulous Gift Ideas for Backpackers & Hikers
Whether you are a casual hiker or serious backwoods hoofer, you should find something here that you want or need.
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8 Great Gift Ideas for Campers
A variety of great gift ideas for campers in several price ranges selected by our editors.
7 Great Gift Ideas for Kayakers
Every one who owns a kayak has additional needs. Maybe it’s a dry bag, paddle grips or maybe accessories for car racks. Check out this list of toys for the kayaker in your life.
Florida Rambler’s 2016 Outdoors Gift Guide
Florida Rambler’s annual Gift Guide offers ideas for travel and exploring Florida’s outdoors.
Lake Kissimmee State Park: Where Old Florida lives on
This large state park in a rural, out-of-the-way part of Central Florida, preserves Old Florida cracker history. It offers great hiking trails and camping plus lakes to explore by kayak or canoe. Wildlife, from deer to alligators to sandhill cranes to eagles, is abundant.
South Florida hidden beaches: Salty, sandy adventures
It’s easy to find a beach in Florida. It’s harder to find a hidden beach, a beach where you experience a sense of discovery and delicious isolation. Here, however, I share my favorites, discovered over many years.
Lithia Springs: Camp at this cool, secluded park near Tampa
Tucked into in a corner of Hillsborough County is a quiet, well-shaded campground that packs a lot of nature into a small 160-acre preserve along the Alafia River. And the camping is among the best in the Tampa Bay area.
Cool Camping Near Orlando: Kelly Park/Rock Spring
Kelly Park is best known for the hugely popular Rock Spring, but it also has one of the best campgrounds anywhere in the state. Summer visits require a bit of planning because of the crowds, especially on weekends.
