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Backpacking
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Hiking Society 
 "Whether you are a twice a year day-hiker, hard-core backpacker, land manager, or trail club volunteer," this site provides you with news and information on topics including trail conservation advocacy, events (such as for National Trails Day held on the first Saturday of June), and basic hiking topics (such as hiking safety). Also includes a link to the "Trail Finder," which provides information about trails in the United States and Canada. Searchable. http://www.americanhiking.org Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Nov 27, 2005 American Trails
This organization supports "local, regional, and long-distance trails and greenways, whether they be in backcountry, rural, or urban areas." The site has information on trails in each U.S. state and Canadian province, organized by types that include statewide and greenways, regional, bicycling and mountain biking, hiking and backpacking, long distance, rail and canal, equestrian, motorized, and winter. Also features news and action alerts and Trail Tracks, a quarterly newsletter. Searchable. http://www.americantrails.org/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated Feb 21, 2009 The Backpacker
A site for both novice and expert hikers. Includes articles about backpacking, a directory of gear vendors, reader-submitted gear reviews, and a directory of links from the backpacking directory. Destinations searchable by U.S. and Canadian region. Also provides a trails database with short trail descriptions submitted by readers; trail talk, an active, archived, searchable online forum; and a questions section for backpackers to discuss relevant issues. http://www.thebackpacker.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Feb 21, 2009 BootsnAll Travel
A resource for the independent traveler, aimed at backpackers, youth hostelers, and adventurous and budget-conscious travelers, this site provides travel guides and vicarious travel through travel stories. To submit stories, ask questions, and participate in discussion boards, free membership is required. http://www.bootsnall.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Feb 21, 2009 BUG: The Backpackers' Ultimate Guide
Catering to the needs of the independent budget traveler and backpacker, this site offers information on hostels and backpackers' hotels, transportation, festivals, and more. Regions covered are Europe, New Zealand and the Pacific, and Australia. Includes discussion forums. http://www.bug.co.uk/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Apr 30, 2005 Eurotrip
"Online community for budget minded travelers." Find airfares, accommodations, rail and bus travel advice, travel tips, information on studying and working abroad, and more. Also features blogs, podcasts, and discussion forums. "Unbiased reviews and recommendations" [are provided by] our large community of experienced backpackers." Eurotrip is an independently owned travel website based in Boston. http://www.eurotrip.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated May 23, 2009 Hostels.com
Contains a database of thousands of hostels worldwide. Also includes "travel stories, a travel newsletter and a FAQ on hostelling and backpacking." http://www.hostels.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Outdoor Recreation, Travel Last updated Oct 16, 2005 How to See the World: European and World Backpacking on $25 a Day or Less
A primer for those traveling on the cheap. The first section discusses cross-cultural communication as well as practical matters such as getting a passport or visa, finding the best deal on airline tickets, changing money, and making accommodations. The second section covers backpacking and "possibly essential items." The third section provides travel checklists and recommended reading. http://www.artoftravel.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Travel Last updated Feb 21, 2009 Outward Bound USA
Hundreds of courses from this non-profit provider of "challenging adventure education for youths and adults." Includes whitewater rafting, canoeing, sailing and sea kayaking, ,backpacking, dog sledding and more. Includes wilderness tips, and adventure stories. http://www.outwardbound.org/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jun 17, 2002 Pickatrail
Information about backpacking and hiking trails in many countries, with detailed information and luscious photographs. Browse trail information alphabetically, explore interactive trail maps, and read articles on a wide variety of related issues, such as avoiding poison oak or preparing for international travel. From The Wilderness Society in Washington, D.C. http://www.pickatrail.com Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Nov 21, 2002 WebWalking
An "online resource for walking, hiking, and trail mapping. Use our Google Maps pedometer to track and map your routes. In our walking section, discover new and scenic places to walk, join a local walking club, or find out what walking events are happening near you. In our hiking section, get advice about camping and which trails to visit or read reviews of outdoor gear, hiking boots and shoes, and trail guides." http://www.webwalking.com/hiking.asp Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Apr 5, 2007 |
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