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Backpacking and Hiking this spring?

I live in WI and I went to Montana, Glacier Mountains, Yellowstone and also saw The Badlands in SD. This spring, I am looking to go on another adventure. I love to hike and want to see some beautiful scenery. Any suggestions of places you may have seen that you would suggest hiking/backpacking to? Inside the US. . Thanks

For the spring, I’d check out the southwest. Early spring in the desert is amazing witht he cactus and flower blooms. It’ll be warm but not silly hot and the nights are cool. Arizona is full of places as is CA and NM. Here are a few of my personal favs.:

http://www.nps.gov/jotr/

http://www.nps.gov/moja/

http://www.nps.gov/deva/

http://www.nps.gov/orpi/

http://www.nps.gov/pefo/

http://www.nps.gov/band/

What’s in my Backpack Day Hiking

Thermos Stainless Steel Can Insulator (Styles May Vary) $12.49 Keep your drink cold (or hot) for longer by using this specially designed can insulating thermos. This patented design features double wall vacuum insulation, a stainless steel interior and exterior, and a sweat proof design….

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Coleman Salt-and-Pepper Shaker $3.26 With salt on one end and pepper on the other, the clever 1-piece design of the Coleman Salt-and-Pepper Shaker makes it easy to use, pack and store. The Shaker’s caps prevent spillage, while a built-in loop makes it easy to attach to a carabiner or strap. Easy to refill, and made of durable polycarbonate….

River to River Trail: The Hike Through Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois $13.40 Listen to the inspiring music of Zola Van – Experience the scenic beauty of Southern Illinois through the inspirational piano solos of Zola Van. Zola’s latest project combines the power of nature with her own artistic vision to produce a CD unlike any other. The music was inspired by hiking and backpacking the River to River Trail in Southern Illinois which is part of the American Discovery Trail…

Mount Ranier and the Wonderland Trail: A Video Trail Guide Have you ever thought about hiking a trail, but wanted to know more about an area before committing the time, effort and expense? This 90-minute video answers your most asked questions and takes you on a stunning visual tour of the trail. It covers maps, trailheads, permits, re-supply points, guidebooks, and side-trips, presented in a 2-part, easy-to-use format. The Wonderland Trail celebrates Mt….

Backpacking America These two professionals cover the full gamut of backpacking needs. They have spent most of their lives in the Rocky Mountains and feel a deep concern for the environment and the need to preserve it for future generations….

Winter Camping in Yellowstone National Park [VHS] $19.98 The Trailside series is known for producing entertaining video programs with stunning scenery, but also with an instructional basis. This video follows a group of mixed-experience hikers on a backcountry showshoeing excursion in Yellowstone National Park. You will see the group pass grazing bison, steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and hike right up to the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowston…

Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit $67.50 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments. It fits in your pack and has everything you need–including Gerber’s miniature multi-tool, a fire starter, a survival blanket, and a wire cutter–to survive even in the toughest spots.Survival Series Ultimate KitAt a Glance:15-piece survival kit b…

Etón American Red Cross CLIPRAY ARCCR100R_SNG USB Cell Phone Charger with Hand Crank LED Flashlight (Red) $13.49 Hand crank flashlight with USB cell phone chargerand carabiner clip, excellent for emergencies and outdoors…