Some of North America's greatest gay campgrounds is surprisingly accessible---if you know where to look. A little extra effort is often all it takes to find a private campground removed from the rest of the world. Here are 8 perfect places to camp---not too near, not too far, not too crowded, not too remote...just right.

The 10 Essentials are all about peace of mind. During a routine backcountry trip you may have no need for several of these items. But if something unexpected occurs, you don't want to be caught without them—they could even save your life.

Adventuring is a not-for-profit, non-membership, all-volunteer organization serving the gay and lesbian community in the Washington, DC area since 1980. Their purpose is to encourage and publicize group outdoor activities.

The reservations were made ages ago, and now that long-awaited weekend of wild whitewater adventure is just around the corner. As a professional whitewater river guide, I can guarantee you'll have the time of your life. I can also tell you horror stories of unprepared clients who didn't anticipate just how truly cold you can be in a raft-even on days that are sunny and warm.

The action, adventure, and adrenaline that whitewater rafting provides is about as much bang for the buck as you'll find in any outdoor sport. What other activity gives you a workout, delivers a rush, and cools you down periodically, all while sitting down?

As Americans, we must join together in rebuilding a stronger and safer nation after the September 11 attacks. Part of that must include a reduction of reliance on oil imports.

Winter has come to that far country known as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A thundering silence has descended over the coastal plain of the Refuge, punctuated only by occasional bursts of wind, the chirrup of a snowy-coated ptarmigan, and the howl of an arctic wolf.

There are other white-water trips with this much adrenaline. And other river trips traverse hallowed American landscapes. But nothing can compare to rafting the Colorado through the Grand Canyon - the nation's quintessential adventure! Read this great story about a group of 19 gay men and women as they raft down this beautiful river.

Over time, hard plastic water bottles occasionally develop unpleasant odors and/or tastes. This typically occurs when bottles are stored incorrectly or cleaned infrequently.

Your Body--The Machine

You've seen it before--a frustrated driver on the side of the road trying to fan his overheated car. But the car's not going anywhere and neither is he.

Site aims to be a central clearinghouse for outdoor activities around the country.

Lambda Hiking Club is a non-partisan, non-religious group dedicated to providing friendly, safe and fun outdoor activities for the members and friends of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community of Utah. 

With an active membership of over 300,  WNG provides gay men who enjoy hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, and other outdoor activities the opportunity to meet others with similar interests.

Gclub is a Texas-based, all Volunteer club. Gclub Members Host trips for the community, including: Kayak, Canoeing, Hiking, Walking, Biking, Cruises, Mountain climbing , Rock climbing, Backpacking, Nature tours , Scuba , Snow skiing and River float and Whitewater rafting trips.

Member Doug Dye hiked the Appalachian Trail in the Fall of 2001 from Springer Mountain in Georgia to the Delaware Water Gap. He plans on picking up where he left in June of 2001. Read Part One of his journey here.