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Ted Nelson has been adventure traveling since he was 10 years old following around his dad. He has gone hiking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing all over the Chicago area, America, and the world. Feel free to email me at volhiker70@yahoo.com with any comments or suggestions.

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Backpacking stream crossing 101: How and where do I ford?

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When backpacking in remote wilderness areas there are not always convenient bridges made by volunteers that cross every stream. Many trails follow...
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Adventure travel books: Five of my favorites

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Adventure travel books are a great way to supplement the excitement and learning of a journey or a great way to get psyched up before a trip. Here...
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The leaves that are green turn to brown

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The leaves that are green are turning to brown as autumn weather is in the air. The days and nights are getting shorter and the temperatures are...
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National Parks: for the adventure traveler a great idea

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National Parks: America’s Best Idea directed by Ken Burns debuts today on PBS. In honor of the debut notes and recommendations on the three...
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Snakes are more afraid of humans than we are of them

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Snakes are one of the most feared and least understood animals in the animal kingdom. Only spiders are more feared. Snakes are kind of slithery and...
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A midsummer's walk through an insect infested swamp

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When adventure traveling there are important intangible considerations to take in affect when planning a trip. The number one intangible is called...
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When Solo Adventure traveling do not overextend and look forward to meeting fellow travelers

Do not be afraid to adventure travel solo. I have written a couple of articles giving adventure travelers some ideas on how to get started. The best...
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