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Outdoor Destinations

Articles featuring great camping destinations in every US state and most Canadian provinces, including resources for area campgrounds and attractions.
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Top 5 US States for Camping

Colorado, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico and New york are scenically diverse, yet they all offer rugged and natural outdoors adventure. These five states have been voted by About.com readers as the best camping destination in the United States.

Favorite US State for Camping

Nominate your favorite U.S state for About Camping's 2012 Readers' Choice Award. What is your favorite U.S. State for camping?

Camping in the Reds Meadow Valley

The Reds Meadow Valley is a top camping and outdoors destination in California near Mammoth Lakes. Highlights include Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls and the San Joaquin River.

The Best Lake Tahoe Camping

From South Lake Tahoe campgrounds to Tahoe beach camping, this is your guide to the best camping in Lake Tahoe.

Postcards from California

A photo gallery of California's top camping travel destinations including California beaches, Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake.

Fall Foliage Reports and Touring Info

Use these fall foliage reports to find peak color times and fall touring information.

Exotic Camping Destinations

There are thousands of campgrounds in North America, but only a few can be categorized as exotic. According to Webster's Dictionary, exotic means strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual. The camping destinations here are not your typical car camping locations. Many of these campgrounds may require either hiking...

Nevada Camping Destinations

Laughlin Nevada, a Mojave desert, Colorado River camping destination is especially popular to RVers.

Outdoor Destinations in the USA

Use this clickable map to read articles about popular outdoor destinations in each state.

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