Destinations

American Discovery Trail — Find hot Trail news, FAQ's, or info on all the pass-through states as you link to the homepage of "The Route 66 of American Recreation"—part city, part small town, part forest, part mountains, part desert . . . all one trail.

BWCA Hiking and Camping

Pacific Crest Trail Association — Featuring "America's most scenic trail", the PCTA website includes current conditions, updated news on trail issues, and history of the Association.

Peak to Peak: A comprehensive collection of useful trail and wilderness links.

Emergency Preparedness

American Red Cross: The web's most complete source of info on preparing for natural disasters, medical emergencies and Year 2000

FEMA: The Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Government

National Parks Service — Find out about the National Park of your choice.

National Recreation Reservation Center: Select the campground or cabin of your choice and check for availability.

The U.S. Forest Service — The USDA Forest Service provides links to outdoor activities throughout the U.S.

The U.S. Geological Service (USGS) — A bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior, it's the nation's largest earth science research and information service.

Organizations

American Hiking Society — Visit the redesigned AHS website (new in August 99) featuring links to hot issues, gear resources, the new Hiker's Information Center database, and more. AHS is dedicated to promoting hiking and America's foot trails.

Appalachian Mountain Club — Find out more about America's oldest conservation and recreation organization.

Continental Divide Trail Alliance — Read about the Alliance and its efforts to tend the 3100 miles of this natural wonder winding through five states and incredibly varied ecosystems. Contact CDTA, visit the online store, or sign up!

www.deerhillexpeditions.com — Deer Hill Expeditions — Wilderness adventure and community service programs for teens grades 7-12.  Deer Hill Expeditions operates in the Southwestern United States, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

The International Orienteering Federation — Find your way around the globe!

Leave No Trace — Click here for complete information about LNT and resources to educate and create partnerships in respectful enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Lacroix Outfitters: Canoe trip outfitting for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park Wilderness areas. Outfitting service and overnight accommodations to fit any trip agenda

NOLS — The National Outdoor Leadership School is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to teaching wilderness-oriented skills and leadership with a strong conservation focus.

Outward Bound USA — Outward Bound is a non-profit adventure-education program offering challenging adventure activities designed to inspire self-esteem, self-reliance, concern for others and care for the environment.

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club — The PATC is a volunteer trails organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. region.

Sierra Club — The Sierra Club is a non-profit member-supported, public interest organization known for its local outings programs and its program to promote conservation of the natural environment.

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters — Great location to use as a base for both Boundary Waters and Quetico Park Canoe Trips, dogsledding, cross-country skiing or winter camping, or a number of recreational programs.

Resources

Children's Nature Institute — The Institute provides environmental experiences and natural science education for young children and their families, offering programs that enable children to appreciate nature in a comfortable outdoor setting.

Orienteering and Rogaining Home Page — These pages will tell you just what orienteering and rogaining are. (Hint: You use a compass.)

The Backpacker — Get advice on camping, hiking and gear reviews.

Trips for Kids — Take a look at Trips for Kids, helping low-income youth gain personal responsibility through exciting experiences and fun. Learn about the environment, bike mechanics, and organized outings!