by: Rick Chapo
The Pacific Crest Trail runs over the mountain ranges dividing the west coast and the rest of the nation. There is a lot of history tied to the trail and it offers great hiking.
Pacific Crest Trail ? History
Running from the border with Mexico to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail was used by settlers in the 1800s looking for the good life in California, Oregon and Washington. This 2,500 mile trek offers a variety of environments including burning hot deserts and mountains peeks stacked up one after the other. Since most settlers came from the north, the trail area they encountered was definitely of the mountainous variety. While hikers of today will find it a beautiful and challenging trail, one can be sure many of the settlers had other opinions.
Ironically, the Pacific Crest Trail is really a relatively modern name. Prior to 1993, it was known as a general collection of trails running the route with parts of such trails as the John Muir Trail included as sections. If you could travel back in time, a settler would be baffled if you started talking about the trail.
Pacific Crest Trail ? From Here to There
Running from border to border, few hikers have every tried to hike the entire trail at one time since we often have to do this odd thing called ?work.? Nonetheless, a trip from Mexico to Canada would take you along the following path.
Having paid your bills a few months in advance, you would head to the U.S.-Mexico border just to the west of the town of Campo. There you will find five wood planks set up in an unremarkable patch of scruff indicating the beginning of the trail. Staring to the north and remembering those boots are meant for walking, you?re ready to go.
Winding north, you?ll pass through the mountains over Palm Springs, stagger through the Mojave Desert, walk the peaks of Kings Canyon, brush up to the west side of Lake Tahoe and finally head into Oregon by walking along the I-5 freeway. Along the way, you?ll stroll by Mt. Whitney and through Yosemite National Park. Not bad, eh?
Once in Oregon, you?ll cut to the east through Ashford and then head due north. Next up will be Crater Lake and the Three Sisters mountains followed by the old lava field area. You?ll leave Oregon by crossing the Hood River near White Salmon, Washington.
Heading into the final stretch, you?ll shoot straight up through Washington to the east of Olympia and Seattle until you hit the Canadian border just below Manning Park. It is long, long trek and I?m tired of typing it much less walking.
The beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail is you can spend weekends hiking small, scenic sections of it. In California, the trail sections through Kings Canyon are simply stunning and will leave you in awe of Mother Nature.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals for hiking, backpacking and camping. Writing journals are great Christmas gifts for him or her. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for more hiking articles and stories.
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France ? Paris and Nice
France ? Paris and Nice
by: Rick Chapo
From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice.
Paris
It is hard to know where to start when discussing Paris. Take a boat down the Seine River and you will pass Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and so many other notable spots it is easy to get overwhelmed. The city is simply that dramatic.
Long considered the most glamorous city in Europe, Paris has a little of everything. For the romantic, one can visit the haunts of famous writers, historical sites of just about every nature and the Moulin Rouge.
On the other hand, art lovers can spend weeks visiting the 100 plus museums in the city with, of course, the Louvre being the crown jewel. Personally, I found the Rodin Museum just as interesting, particularly since there was a much smaller crowd.
Perhaps the best way to experience Paris is just...
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Tips On Choosing Chic Spring Fashions You Want To Know
Tips On Choosing Chic Spring Fashions You Want To Know
by: Bridget Allen
When the snow starts to melt and flowers begin to dot the scenery, you know it is spring!
What better way to celebrate the coming of the season with packing away your heavy winter sweaters and coats and welcoming the spring season in with pastel colors, feminine prints, and gauzy clothing?
When it comes time to plan your spring wardrobe, it may be tempting to run around in thin, flutter sleeve shirts and flirty skirts, but your local weather may not allow it.
Keep your physical weather in mind before you buy silky tops, cropped pants, and flippant skirts?finding yourself out in the cold!
Many places in the country equate spring with rain.
If you live in an area where the March, April, and May showers mean summertime flowers, then take this into account when choosing your spring fashion wardrobe.
Consider purchasing a fantastic...
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Bathroom Vanities: Let Your Powder Room Vanity Reflect Shameless Good Taste In Bath Design
Bathroom Vanities: Let Your Powder Room Vanity Reflect Shameless Good Taste In Bath Design
by: Kimberly Lawn
Prolonged gazing into one?s bathroom mirror used to be considered quite a vice. For vanity, it is said, is the step-sister of pride. With nothing more to the bathrooms of yesteryear than a sink, toilet, and mirror, we were offered little choice about where our focus should fall once through the bathroom door. And while Narcissus brought his own demise...
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Pros And Cons Of Used Car Classifieds
Pros And Cons Of Used Car Classifieds
by: Gregory Ashton
There are several options to buy used cars. Although choosing between these options would depend on your priority and preference, you have the benefit of sorting all the listings in classified ads.
The majority of the used-car dealers provide their list of sales in classifieds. With so many options, how would you determine whose terms could provide you with the appropriate used car of your choice...
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Christmas Gift Giving Without Spending Money
Christmas Gift Giving Without Spending Money
by: Janice Wee
Christmas is just around the corner and you are flat broke. There are so many gifts to give. People you really want to pamper, but you don't have the money to buy decent gifts for everyone. So what do you do?
Well, you can make your own gifts.
1. The Pet Rock
Remember the pet rock craze? You can make little pets out or rocks easily.
Just take a large, smooth pebble. Stick on...
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