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I'm a 500 mile bike / walk in February / March 2010, how should I prepare?

I'm walking (and biking) in Rancho Cordova, CA to Oregon to raise awareness of the growing problem of childhood obesity. It is about 500 miles through mountainous terrain, coastal and rainy weather / conditions snow. I'll take a blog to document my trip 20milesaday.com, but I wanted to see if anyone had any advice to help me prepare. I'm thinking of a weeklong trip 5, 5-10 hours a day. I'll have a support vehicle, but only at the end of my daily destinations. What materials should I bring with me? Is there any mapping available resources? Has anyone done this before?

To begin, you should check the current wind directions for the coast this time of year. I'm pretty sure it is from north to south, and can get real strong. It might be best to start in Oregon. As will a support vehicle, really not much of what worry. A good back pack for water and foods high in calories, rain gear. Pair of good walking shoes. High visibility vest? Perhaps a cane. Google Maps, www.bikely.com, state map.

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Summer Camping Opportunities in national forests – Sno-Parks

While traveling in the high country this summer writing my travel blog ( Oregon to Florida), I discovered a wonderful camping experience; U.S. Office National Forest Sno-Parks. These parks are used in winter and winter sports areas, but are ignored in the summer months. The Sno-Parks make summer retreat.

As a bonus to use Sno-Park summer is free. In winter, a parking permit is required to use parks. The minimum fee is used to pay for snow removal and other expenses. Camping in summer has its price, the services are minimal. Generally, "Pack It In – Pack It Out" is the norm for most of the Sno-Parks.

Facilities and activities vary from one park to the most are suitable for family camping. In fact, many barracks Sno-Parks have been heating with wood stoves, tables and chairs and others with connections Electric portable generators. These parks are fully equipped for large group meetings and parties. You can not stay warm cabins.

Sno-parks are managed by the USFS and are well maintained and clean. Services vary Ranger District. Please contact the position of District Ranger for more details before leaving home. Some parks are areas of the winter shutdown and not suitable for camping family. All parks have toilets.

Sno-parks are designed and located for lovers of winter sports. Snowmobile users are predominantly and snowmobile trails are plentiful. Cross-country skiing and dog sledding trails can be found in some areas. Most parks offer maps these paths can be traversed in the summer months. Please contact the office of district ranger for information map.

In the summer activities are usually minimal, with hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, mountain biking and is the main activity. As all these activities are not allowed in all areas, check with the ranger station district before leaving the house. Watersports are rare and usually require travel. Remember that there are camps for high utilization, which are underutilized free Sno-Park summer camping opportunities.

About the Author

I am Mike Edwards author of Sno-Parks.com where you can find:
1) Sno-Parks listed by state and National Forest.
2) USFS contact information for each forest and ranger station.
3) Facilities, services and activities for listed Sno-Parks.
4) Sno-Park photos and GPS co-ordinates for rated parks.
Because Camping should be fun this information is TOTALLY FREE, no sign-ups, no pop-ups.

"I can bike from Los Angeles to Oregon?

I think my bike with friends in Oregon, Lancaster, California or Los Angeles just wanted to know if someone "took a trip to another state, and if so, any advice? I am using the addresses with Google Maps, but is there anything that could be used, which is more accurate? Google said it "will be 3 days and 2 hours to go, but I think a week or two.

you can, as I can not really say Google Maps, the map i used to bike adventure travel to the peninsula of Florida and was very happy with the way i it.as figure it will take time about 50 miles a day, but I almost always get a late start, just because I like to spend my morning coffee, then Putz around to get the suitcases, but I had a blast on my trip and I am waiting for a long tour soon

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