Outdoor Links

The great oudoors has many things to offer, most of all peace and quiet.  There is nothing like getting lost in the woods for a couple days and getting back to nature.  This page has a number of links that will provide a multitude of information for those interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, cycling, etc.  It contains information for those just getting interested to those with years of experience.  If you find any helpful links not already listed, please let me know.

Environmental Groups


Bluewater Network
Defenders of Wildlife
EarthIsland Institute
Friends of the Earth
Greenpeace
Greenpeace USA
International Rivers Network
National Marine Manufacturers Association
National Parks and Conservation Association
National Resources Defense Council
Save San Francisco Bay Org.
Sierra Club
Sierra Student Coalition
 
Online Magazines

Backpacker Magazine's BaseCamp
The Outsider Online Magazine
Sierra: The Magazine of the Sierra Club
 
General Outdoor Resources

REI: A great place to purchase equipment and gear and free UPS ground shipping
Campmor: Another great gear store
The Mosaic Outdoor Club of NC
All Outdoors
The Great Oudoor Recreation Pages
The Alaskan Center links to many Alaskan resources on the net
 
Climbing Resources

The Climbing Archives of rec.climbing contains trip reports, FAQs, and other information.
Steve Witt has put together a
Climbing Resource Guide
 
In-Line Skating

rec.sport.skating.inline Frequently Asked Questions
 
Bicycling

Single-Track is the premier site for information on mountain biking in Ohio
The C & O Canal Trail
The Internet Bicycling Hub is an electronic information desk for cyclists.
NJ Cycling Home Page
FatTire.com: The definitive mountain bike resource including current news, trail info, biking destinations,interactive product reviews and useful bike directories.

Camping

CampNet America provides a central library of home pages for campgrounds, outdoor suppliers, RV suppliers, and camping and travel information.
Skeeter's Camping Guide

Backpacking and Hiking

Matt Johnston's "The Backpacker"
The Volksmarch and Walking Index

Directions and Trip Planning

Maps.com --  provides maps of the entire world, from cities to continents, from Antarctica to
Zakynthos.

Yahoo Driving Directions --  Enter starting and destination points in the form below, and click "Go!" to receive a travel plan.

MapQuests' TripQuest provides driving directions for the U.S., and parts of Canada and Mexico.
 
State and National Park Information

The National Park Service Homepage

Bureau of Land Management , The Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
Appalachian Trail site maintained by Kathy Bilton
The Appalachian Trailplace - a great source of information on the trail
NC Natural's Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Guide
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Rod's Guide to the Smoky Mountains

My JetSki - Personal Watercraft Links

National Safe Boating Council -- NSBC
PWI Online Welcome Page boatus.com: boating, boating equipment, boat insurance, boat loans, marine towing Join Club Wave
ClubWave Home Page
The Personal Watercraft Zone Internet Magazine Personal Watercraft After Market Reviews Personal Watercraft Links
The Personal Watercraft Zone Internet Magazine
PWI Online Welcome Page Personal Watercraft ( PWC ) & Jet Ski Parts - Jet Sportz
JetSkiPerformance.com - your on-line source for Personal Water Craft!
H2O Extreme
Personal Watercraft USA Insurance -

4x4 & Offroad

Matt's Automotive Sites
Central North Carolina 4x4 Club
Carolina Off-Road Extremists
United Four Wheel Drive Associations Official Site - United Online
Blue Ribbon Online
GORP - Off Higway Vehicles
Off-Road.com - Table of Contents, September 1999
4-Wheeling "How-To
North Carolina
Off-Road Activities for the whole Family - Camp Off-Road
The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels
National Forests and Grasslands of the United States
National Forests in NC Recreation
FOUR WHEELER On-Line
Off-Road, 4x4, Truck, Automobile, SUV, Jeep, Car, ATV, Dirtbike, Dunebuggy, Off-Road Racing and Snowmobile Coverage at it's best from the Worlds Largest Off-Road Motorsports Site
FLY-N-HI Offroad Centers - Parts Accessories Fabrication
Incredible Links

       

This page was last updated in December of 2000.  The author does not provide guarantees of any kind regarding the information contained on this page. If you find any errors or wish to comment on this page, please e-mail me.

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