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Some of the most spectacular fly fishing in the United States can be found in the state of Colorado.  In fact, when many people think of fly fishing, they automatically think of Colorado FLy Fishing before anyplace else.  It is true that Colorado has some amazing fly fishing places that have some trophy-sized fish in them.

When it comes to Colorado fly fishing, one of the greatest places to visit is known as the Frying Pan River, which is located near the beautiful area of Aspen.  There, people will find access to the river easy and the overall surroundings stunning.  The most popular trout found in this area include brown, cutthroat, and of course, rainbow.  The many hatches around the area are in full operation all year, making Colorado fly fishing something enthusiasts can do whenever they like.

Of course, there are many wonderful places in Colorado, another in the same Aspen region known as the Roaring Fork.  What makes this particular area so different is that the river offers calm, peaceful areas as well as large, heavier flowing waters.  This river is known for having incredible wild trout and to reach it, the Rio Grande Trail leads right down to the water’s edge.

As with the “Pan”, year-round fishing is available.  You will find mostly wild rainbow trout in the Fork with an occasional wild brook trout.

Many years ago, pioneers traveling in areas of the West would use the North Platte River to their advantage.  This river was a place where buffalo would go to drink, allowing Indians the chance to hunt, along with fish, which is one of the ways in which Colorado fly fishing became known.  In this part of Northwestern Colorado, experts actually rate the river as being excellent for gold metal.  However, the trout fished in the North Platte River and its mesmerizing scenery is what most people enjoy most.

Then, people heading to the region where Vail is located can also fish the Colorado River, which flows through the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park.  What makes this river so amazing is its vast depth and width, but also the gentle waters.  All along the shoreline are cottonwood trees, which provide shade and great places for brown trout to hide.  Because of this, trout in the Colorado River are in abundance.

Heading to the Southwestern part of Colorado people will find the Arkansas River, another outstanding location for trout fishing.  In fact, the two best times of year to fish this river are in the spring and mid-winter months.  One of the special times to fish is around Mother’s Day, when the yearly caddis hatches.  What happens is that the caddis provides ample food for the brown trout, meaning they leave their hidden places, becoming easier to catch.

The entire state of Colorado has so many exciting places, where people can fish with those mentioned being just a few of the favorites.  In fact, fishing in the United States is rated among the most coveted, complete with a beautiful countryside.  Fishing in Colorado is fun and there are some great lodges and other accommodations.  The bottom line is that Colorado fly fishing offers something very special, a beautiful place, gorgeous scenery, and amazing fish.

Find the latest information on fly fishing visit Beginner Fly Fishing as well as Colorado Fly Fishing

With slow economic times comes cutting back on lavish holiday trips abroad.  This doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had.  Camping is a great alternative for more and more people as it is an inexpensive holiday trip.  Taking a camping trip also allows you to spend more time in the great outdoors which is something a lot of people don’t do as often as they used to.

Camping can be great fun, but the basics are often overlooked.
Follow these six fundamental camping tips and you’re off to a great start!

• DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT NOTICE - Inform a family member, friend, or relative of your camping plans and location.  An accident in the middle of nowhere can turn into a catastrophe if nobody knows you’re missing in the first place.
  
  
  
• THE WEATHER CAN CHANGE - Just because the sun is out and it’s 80 degrees today doesn’t mean it’s going to be that way tonight or tomorrow.  The weather can be very brutal to an unexpecting camper.  Your tent could fall victim to the wind or hail, you could be surprised by a flash flood, a blizzard, or simply sucky weather could be making it’s way in with destination “ruin your camping trip”.
  
  
  
• WATER - You simply must have drinking water with you. Don’t stock up on soda’s, always bring water as it has multiple functions.
  
  
  
• FOOD - Besides water, food is also a necessity (duh?)  Not every single campsite has a store, some not even without an hour’s driving range, so BYOF (bring your own food). You’ll find plenty of “what food to bring”-tips on my site.
  
  
  
• DONT’ GET COUGHT WITH YOUR PANTS… WET - Hypothermia anyone? Bring extra clothing in case you get caught in a storm. This is a year-round tip as even summer can bring storms that can make the temperature drop below-comfort. Also, don’t be silly, put your spare clothes in a WATERPROOF bag.
  
  
  
• FIRE - Don’t be the next dumba** that causes a major wildfire that ends up on CNN.  If you build it, it’s your responsibility.  Clear atleast 20 feet around your campfire.
  Also be aware of any sudden thick smoke.  Just because you took the necessary precautions doesn’t mean the camper a few miles away from you did.  If you see a big plume of smoke in the distance, you better pack up FAST as wildfires can travel at ridiculous speeds.

These tips are very basic. You can find details as well as other tips on safety, choosing a tent, gearing up properly, camping recipes, instructional videos, and much much more at my site called Camping Tips and Gear