Italy Outdoor Recreation

The Great Outdoor Recreation Page (www.gorp.com) provides excellent general information for travelers planning on camping or enjoying the outdoors.

Leave No Trace. Let’s Go encourages travelers to embrace the “Leave No Trace” ethic, minimizing their impact on natural environments and protecting them for future generations. Trekkers and wilderness enthusiasts should set up camp on durable surfaces, use cookstoves instead of campfires, bury human waste away from water supplies, bag trash and carry it out with them, and respect wildlife and natural objects. For more detailed information, contact the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, P.O. Box 997, Boulder, CO 80306, USA (☎+1-800-332-4100 or 303-442-8222; www.lnt.org).

Useful Resources

A variety of publishing companies offer guidebooks to meet the educational needs of novice or expert hikers. For info about camping, hiking, and biking, write or call the publishers listed below to receive ...more

National Parks

Trekking through a national park can be a welcome escape from the touristed mayhem of Italy’s big cities. With 22 national parks and more than five times as many regional parks and nature reserves ...more

Wilderness Safety

Staying warm, dry, and well hydrated is key to a happy and safe wilderness experience. For any hike, pack a first-aid kit, a reflector, a whistle, high-energy food, extra water, raingear, a hat, mittens ...more

Camping And Hiking Equipment

Good camping equipment is both sturdy and light. North American suppliers tend to offer the most competitive prices. Sleeping Bags: Most sleeping bags are rated by season; “summer” means 30-40°F ...more

Organized Adventure Trips

Organized adventure tours offer another way of exploring the wild. Activities include hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, climbing, photo safaris, and archaeological digs. Tourism bureaus ...more