Take a breathtaking journey to nature's most amazing locations.

Trying to decide where to go for that perfect family camping vacation this summer? Tony Farley can help you out, with his comprehensive selection of high-definition streaming videos covering places like Crater Lake National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Arches National Park, and many more. These videos really give you a feel for what you can expect from visiting some of our nation’s great parks and it really highlights the power of the Internet as a medium for sharing experiences.

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Skiing the Backcountry – Gotta Get Up to Get Down!

When I was a kid, I learned to ski at the Hoodoo Ski Area and the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Skiing is also a popular family activity here in Silicon Valley, and we have several friends who make the trek to Tahoe or Sierra Summit, east of Fresno, on a regular basis.  Skiing the Backcountry covers all things skiing with articles, gear reviews and resources to make your next backcountry skiing adventure safer and more fun.

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Husky Hiker - A journey of weight loss through the woods...

Jim Bradley at Husky Hiker has an interesting post about a process called Ion Mask which is used to waterproof all kinds of different products, from outdoor wear to electronics. Also be sure to check out Jim’s seven-part series on geocaching. If you ever wondered what the sport of geocaching was all about, this will explain everything.

danbauer.net - cooking, camping, cars and cinema

I was going to post a list of “last minute stocking-stuffers for campers” today, but when I saw Dan’s post about some new gear he picked-up on Amazon, I thought why reinvent the wheel? He’s got a great list of last-minute gift ideas, including Les Stroud’s book, “Survive!,” Jack Bauer’s (heh) Brunton pocket scope and, one of those great gifts that every outdoor person can use – a beanie!

Twilight Earth - Environmental Issues, Green World Wide News and Shared Discussion

Adam Shake posted about the plight of Gray Wolves in Michigan. On the comeback from near extinction, the wolves are being illegally hunted in order to protect whitetail deer and local livestock. The environmental news wasn’t all bad this week, though. Adam also posted about 1,000 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong and there are some great pictures in his post.

See also…

• Outdoor Links for January 2nd
• Interesting Links for a Friday

Cloudveil is searching for 25 men and women who personify the company's inspired lifestyle

Adventure apparel maker Cloudveil is looking for 25 men and women who exemplify the company’s outdoor-inspired lifestyle to write for its Blog, The Mountain Culture. Cloudveil is not limiting its search to 17-year old half-pipe pro’s, either. The application process is open to anyone: athletes, outdoor adventurers, musicians, artists, environmental advocates, and anyone who can inspire others to venture outside and challenge their personal limits.

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NOAAs Interactive Snow Information Map

Wintercampers.com had a post yesterday about an online Interactive Snow Information Map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This looks like a great tool for planning your winter family recreation activities, for driving conditions, snow-depth, and wind.

David Watson's wildlife photography blog

Translation Is Lost is the name of David Watson’s photography blog, which was a big hit for my kids, last night. Everyone had their own favorite set of David’s pictures, although we probably spend the most time on his Swimming with Wild Seals! post.

Loyd Schutte's Yosemite Blog

Yosemite Blog had a post yesterday about the opening of the skating rink at Curry Village. Checkout that picture; who wouldn’t want to go skating underneath Half Dome?

There’s some light reading for you and your family on a Friday. It never ceases to amaze me about how much truly interesting information there is to see in the blogosphere. The only problem is finding it!

See also…

• Outdoor Links for January 2nd
• Outdoor Links for December 19th