Backcountry

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September 18, 2010 by Jonsky

Autumn is not the end of camping season. For some people, camping season has just started and you’ll love autumn if:

• you find camping in a hot tent uncomfortable
• mosquitoes annoy you
• you agree that being outdoors in cool weather is much more comfortable
• the backcountry seems fresh
• you love the sounds of autumn
• you think a hot mug of coffee tastes better in cool weather

According to the guys at Bellingham Herald the best places to camp in autumn are as below:

• Upper Payette Lake
• Grouse Campground
• Bull Trout Lake
• Bear Valley
• Wood River; o
• Heyburn State Park

For more info, go to Bellingham Herald.

July 17, 2010 by Jonsky

“Frontcountry is composed of outdoor areas that are easily accessible by vehicle and mostly visited by day users. Developed campgrounds are also included in the frontcountry arena. Frontcountry locations tend to be more crowded and attract a wider range of visitor than backcountry.” – LeaveNoTraceDude

A backcountry is basically undeveloped wilderness.

Check out the full post at TrailSpace.

What’s your definition of backcountry?

June 15, 2010 by Jonsky

Backyard camping is not only good for trying out new equipment before venturing out in the wilderness. It also encourages kids to spend more time outdoors and believe it or not, it helps preserve the outdoors because theoretically as more people go camping, more will value and care enough to protect the backcountry.

Read more of this at Trailspace.