The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., the U.S. of A, the States, and America, is a country in North America. A federal republic, the United States shares land borders with Canada and Mexico, and extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Washington, D.C.
The present-day continental United States has been inhabited for at least 15,000 years by Native Americans. After 16th-century European exploration and settlement, the English established new colonies, and gained control of others, in the eastern portion of the continent in the 17th and early 18th centuries. On 4 July 1776, at war with Britain over fair governance, thirteen of these colonies declared their independence; in 1783, the war ended in British acceptance of the new nation. Since then, the country has more than quadrupled in size: it now consists of 50 states, one federal district, and a number of overseas territories.
At over 3.7 million square miles (over 9.1 million km²), the U.S. is the third largest country by area. It is also the world's third most populous nation, with nearly 300 million people.
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Rappelling - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Oklahoma - Climbing rappelling and camping in southwestern Oklahoma at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Climbing Rappelling Camping - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma page on the official site for Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America, proudly serving youth in 24 Oklahoma counties in central and south west Oklahoma ]
A Guide to U-mound Bouldering - Photos, topos, and problem descriptions for bouldering at U-mound. (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Arizona Bouldering - Photos, topos, route descriptions, and general area information for bouldering and climbing areas around Phoenix and Tucson. Discussion forum. (Arizona)
Aspen Climbing Guides - Information on climbing at Independence Pass, Colorado including video clips, recommended route lists, new route information, and access updates. (Aspen, Colorado)
Meta Description: [ Independence Pass, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, hiking, Camping ]
Bay Area Climbing Information - Rock Climbing for San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Stanford, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Napa, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, The Sierras, Tahoe, Table Mountain, Castle Rock State Park, Indian Rock, Mt. Diablo, Mt. St. Helena, Mount Tamalpais, Mickey's Beach, Skyline Boulevard, Sonora Pass, Ring Mountain, and other surrounding areas.
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Bay Area Rock Climbing Information - Information on beta, topo's, slide shows, safety tips, training and how to's for the California Bay Area.
Black Hills Climbing Information - Rock Climbing for Black Hills, Spearfish Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Devil's Tower, Cathedral Spires, Bouldering, Ice Climbing, Ten Pins, Outlets, and surrounding areas
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Boise Climbs - Crag information and topos. New route information. Bulletin board. Guidebook information and local links. Photos. (Idaho and Eastern Oregon)
Boulder Climbing Information - Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Bouldering, and Alpine Climbing Information for Boulder and Colorado.
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Bouldering at Stoney Point - Photos. Discussion forum. Map. (Stoney Point, California)
Meta Description: [ Bouldering at Stoney Point Park in Chatsworth, California. A photographic tour of ths rock climbing scene at Stoney, with a emphisis on bouldering. ]
Bouldering Madman - Information on bouldering in and around Bishop, California and the Eastern Sierra. Includes news, photos, and updates. (Bishop, California)
Buena Vista Climbing - Rock climbing information for the Buena Vista, Colorado area.
Meta Description: [ Buena Vista, rock, climbing, colorado, Bob's Rock, Elephant Rock, Pump Station Rock, Split Rock, Davis Face, Cookie Stack Dome, route finder, arkansas river, Fourmile Travel Management Area ]
California Bouldering.com - Topos, photos, and information for the Sherwin Plateau, the Bachar Boulders, Clark Canyon, and the Geophysics Boulders. (California)
CascadeClimbers.com - News, articles, trip reports, gear reviews. Message board. (Pacific Northwest, some features require registration)
Central Texas Mountaineers - Meetings, slideshows, mailings, membership benefits discounts (Austin, Texas)
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Climb Georgia - General crag information and driving directions for Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. Photos. (southeast)
Meta Description: [ Home of Georgia Rock Climbing Information and data,Georgia,rock climbing,rock climbing in Georgia,climbgeorgia,Georgia outdoor rock climbing ]
Climb Mammoth - General area information and driving directions. (Mammoth Lakes, California)
Meta Description: [ The Mammoth Web is your complete guide to Mammoth Lakes, California. Updated daily. Mammoth and June Mountain ski reports, Eastern Sierra fishing report, current road conditions, and weather updates. Comprehensive guide to Mammoth's Lodging, Shopping, Restaurants, and Recreation. ]
Climb New Hampshire - Links to guidebooks, gyms, and guiding services. Partner board. Discussion forum. (New Hampshire)
Climb Southwest Oregon - Maps, photos, and access updates for the Rogue, Umpqua, and Southern Willamette Valleys. (southwest Oregon)
Meta Description: [ Up-to-date information on rock climbing activites in Southwest Oregon's Rogue, Umpqua, and Southern Willamette Valleys. ]
Climb Utah - Information, pictures and stories. (Utah)
Meta Description: [ Mountaineering, Canyoneering and Hiking information. Climb summits, visit slot canyons, Indian ruins, pictographs and petroglyphs. Information, maps, pictures and stories. ]
Climbing Central - Area information for rock and ice climbing. Discussion forums. Partner directory. Online ordering of area guidebooks. (Midwest, US and nearby Canada)
Meta Description: [ Information on Rock and Ice Climbing in the Midwest, including Forums, climbing areas, route descriptions, current conditions, gyms and guides, guidebooks ]
Climbing Guide to the Interstate Parks - Topos, route descriptions, and photos. A downloadable guide to bouldering in the Potholes Boulder area. (Taylor Falls, Minnesota and Wisconsin)
Climbing in the Pocatello Area - Crag and route information for Massacre Rocks and Ross Park. Downloadable guide to area bouldering. (Pocatello, Idaho)
Meta Description: [ The Pocatello area is fortunate to have an abundance of great basalt climbing! ]
Climbing Photos of Central Texas - Limestone, Sport, Granite, Trad - Climbing Photos of Central Texas Climbers at Reimers, Erock, Austin Greenbelt, Potrero Chico - Limestone, Sport, Granite, Trad
Meta Description: [ Trip Lucas Rock Climbing Photos - Central Texas, Enchanted Rock (trad), Reimers Ranch (sport), Austin Greenbelt, etc. ]
Climbing Washington - News. Articles. New route information. Recommend routes with topos. Photos. (Washington)
Meta Description: [ This site was initially conceived as an extension of Jeff Smoot’s climbing guidebooks, as a means of circulating new route information, corrections, conditions, feature articles, trip reports, news, descriptions and photos of classic climbs, and links to other climbing websites and resources. ]
ClimbingIdaho - Scout your next climb in Idaho - A venue for route descriptions of hiking, scrambling, and climbing routes of Idaho's peaks. Help me grow the collection by submitting your descriptions and pictures.
Meta Description: [ This site is a venue for posting descriptions and photos of hiking, scrambling, and climbing routes of Idaho's peaks and back country. I have a passion for Idaho's high country and peak-bagging. Please help me grow the collection by submitting your descriptions and pictures. Email me your route d... ]
ClimbNYC.com - Rock Climbing and Bouldering in NYC - Includes discussion forum, partner board, and event calendar plus photos and videos of local climbers and maps of local parks. (New York City, New York)
Meta Description: [ Don't waste space - live on the edge ]
Crowder Industries - General information and photos for rock climbing, ice climbing, and bouldering areas in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Colorado, and Utah. Articles by Michael Crowder. (southeast)
Dakota Needles Climber - General information for local rock and ice climbing areas. Photos. New route information. (Black Hills, South Dakota)
Meta Description: [ No Summary ]
Darrington Rock Climbing - Guide to areas near Darrington, Washington. General information about the area. Photos. Access information. (Darrington, Washington)
Deception Crags - Online guide with topos and route descriptions. Photos. Map. (Deception Crags, Washington)
Devils Lake State Park Climbing Information - Rock Climbing and Bouldering for Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Erock Online - Enchanted Rock trad and sport climbing information, topos and photos.
Meta Description: [ User submitted articles for Enchanted Rock SNA ]
Front Range Bouldering - Area information, topos, and problem descriptions for Clear Creak, Eldorado Canyon, the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon, Button Rocks, and Lion's Den. Photos. Animated Beta video clips. (Colorado)
Meta Description: [ Information about Colorado's hottest new bouldering destinations. We have text, free maps and topos, message board, polls, slideshows, videos, photographs, short stories, interviews, archives, podcasts, ringtones. ]
Get Beta a Climber's Exchange - A searchable exchange, where climber's can find and share information, photos, and videos pertaining to climbing destinations and routes around the world.
Meta Description: [ Rock climbing and bouldering in the United States. An online climbing community built on the contributions of rock climbers and boulderers just like you. Share your beta today., Getbeta.com is a rock climbing and
bouldering resource. We host an online guide book , rock climbing videos, boulderi... ]
Gordie's Ramblings in the High Sierra - Photos, links, and information. Discussion forum. (Sierra Nevada, California)
Gunks Aid Guide - List of routes that can be aided with aid ratings, gear recommendations, and comments.
Meta Description: [ Gunks Online Aid Climbing Guide, The Gunks, New York, aid climbing, rock climbing ]
Gunks.com - Area information. Accident reports. Lists of gear shops and gyms. Partner registry. Discussion forum. Recommend routes. (Shawgunks, NY)
HHood - The Climbers Repository - Avalanche conditions and weather. Photos. Bulletin board. Route information. (Mt. Hood, Oregon)
HuecoTanks.com - Access news and updates. Park rules and regulations. Photos. (Hueco Tanks, Texas)
Index Town Wall Rock Climbs - Online version of the guidebook for Index, Washington from the author.
John Baker's Arizona Beta - Information on climbing at Windy Point, Mount Lemmon, including directions and route listings. Information on climbing at the Aspen Loop Crag, including route listings and photos. List of new routes at the Fortress. (Arizona)
Joshua Tree Climbing Resource - Rock Climbing Route Database for Joshua Tree, CA
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Killer Climbs - Photos, primarily from Utah.
Meta Description: [ Rock climbing pictures and Ice climbing pictures, pictures of routes found in Utah ]
Los Palomas Climbing Guide - Topos. Route descriptions. Access news and new route information. Photos. (Los Palomas, New Mexico)
Moab Climbing Information - Rock Climbing for Moab, Indian Creek, Castle Valley, Arches, Canyonlands, Fisher Towers, San Rafael Swell, Wall Street
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Mojo - Driving directions, photos, and basic information for areas in northern California. Trip reports submitted by users. Gear and store reviews. (northern California)
Mt. Adams Climbing Information - Wilderness permits and regulation information. Basic information about climbing routes. Contact information. (Cascades)
Mt. Shasta Climber's Guide - General information. Web cam. Current conditions. Route information. Photos. Permit information. (Mt. Shasta, California)
Meta Description: [ Mt Shasta climbing guide offers current mountain conditions, photo tour, and information on getting to the summit ]
Nelson Rocks Preserve - New route information. Topos. Map of the area. Photos. (Nelson Rocks, West Virginia)
Meta Description: [ Nelson Rocks, Seneca Rocks, West Virginia rock climbing, climbing guides, routes, topos, and maps. Cabins, campgrounds and accomodations. Hiking trails, trail maps, and directions. ]
NERock.com - Guidebooks and information for climbing in the northeast USA. Includes photos, forum, and a browser-based interface to rec.climbing.
Meta Description: [ NERock.com is a resource for climbing guidebooks and information for rock climbing in Maine and New Hampshire. ]
New England Bouldering - News, videos, photos, beta and message boards related to the climbing in the New England area.
Meta Description: [ NewEnglandBouldering.com is your only source for bouldering and rock climbing information in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylavania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Vermont. ]
New England Climbs - Current conditions. Photos. Profiles of famous climbers. (New England)
Meta Description: [ NEClimbs is the home of rock and ice climbing in all of New England including New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. It has all the information climbers need: real-time weather reports from the base of Cathedral Ledge, route descriptions, live Cathedral Ledge webcam, current ice and snow conditions, g... ]
New Routes at Vantage - Rock climbing route guide for trad routes at Frenchman Coulee (Vantage, Washington).
Newcomers Outdoor Recreation Guide - Area and crag information for crags throughout Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. Some topos and route information. Also includes Red Rocks, Nevada; Grand Ledge, Michigan; and Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. Photos. (southeast US)
Meta Description: [ NORG - The Newcomers Outdoor Recreation Guide is a descriptive
site showcasing rock climbing and mountain biking in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, and other east coast locations. Topos, pictures, ride and route descriptions
are at your fingertips courtesy of NORG. ]
NPS - Climbing at the New - Details on the Climbing Management Plan. Photos. Map of the area. General area information. (New River Gorge, West Virginia)
Meta Description: [ New River Gorge National River - Welcome! ]
One Step at a Time (OSAT) - Outdoor and mountaineering club. Mission is to provide a clean and sober environment for members and friends of 12-step recovery groups in the spirit of conservation, preservation, and ecology. Lynnwood, Washington
Ouachita Rock Climbing Adventures - General area information. Photos. Lodging and camping information. (Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas and Oklahoma)
Meta Description: [ Ouachita Rock Climbing Adventures is a guide to popular rock climbing destinations in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Also be introduced to little known or newly discovered rock climbing structures. Adventures for novice and experienced climbers. ]
Owens River Gorge and Smith Rock - Area and route information. Photos. Topos. (Owens River Gorge, California and Smith Rock, Oregon)
Meta Description: [ An online rock climbing guide to rock climbs found in Owens River Gorge and Smith Rock including climbing routes, resources, and other information for climbers ]
Penitente Canyon Rock Climbing - Basic area information and a topo. (Del Norte, Colorado)
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Del Norte Colorado. Visit our local business sites and calendar of events. ]
Phoenix Boulder Blast - Information pertaining to the Phoenix Boulder Blast climbing competition (formerly the Phoenix Bouldering Contest) held annually at Queen Creek Canyon in Arizona.
Meta Description: [ Largest rock climbing competition and festival in the world. ]
Pittsburgh Area Climbing - List of areas within driving distance of Pittsburgh, giving directions and access information. Some of the areas are currently closed to climbing. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Planet Earth Rock Climbing Sanctuary - Area, crag, and route information for the Quarry, New Gloucester and Fort Williams. Topos, photos, and maps. Ice conditions. (Maine)
Psycho Bob's - Route information and photos from American Fork, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Maple Canyon. (Wasatch Front, Utah)
Meta Description: [ Psycho Bob's Wasatch Front Rock Climbing Routes,Rock climbing pictures,Ice climbing pictures,Ice climbing routes,Rock Climbing routes,wasatch front,Utah ]
Red Rocks Climbing - Red Rock Canyon NCA moderate trad climb information and photos.
Meta Description: [ Rock climbing information and photos for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, near Las Vegas, Nevada. ]
Red Rocks Climbing Information - Rock Climbing Route Database for Red Rocks, Nevada
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Rhode Island Climbing - Topos and crag information. History. Trip reports from Rhode Island climbers. Links to local gyms and gear shops. (Rhode Island)
Meta Description: [ Climbing, Rock Climbing, Rhode Island, Lincoln Woods, Ice Climbing, Bouldering ]
Rock Climbing and Rappelling in State Parks - Official websites for the parks that allow climbing. Photos. Visitor information. (Texas)
Meta Description: [ Rock Climbing and Rappelling in State Parks ]
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RockClimbing.com - United States - Directory of climbing information for each of the fifty states as well as Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Trip reports and photos. General information about the park. (Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado)
San Bernardino Mountains Online Bouldering Guide - General area information. Photos. (San Bernardino mountains, California)
SmithRock.com - Route guide and bouldering directory. Access information. Camping information. Discussion forum. (Smith Rock, Oregon)
Meta Description: [ Smith Rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor recreation resource with detailed rock climbing routes, weather and route conditions, photo gallery, climbing videos, state park and camping information, online store, and chat area for rock climbers at Smith Rock, Oregon. ]
Somewhere Out There - Topos, weather, and camping information for Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Tahquitz/Suicide, and Red Rocks. (Southern California and Nevada)
Meta Description: [ Rock climbing in and around Southern California. Joshua Tree,
Red Rocks, Tahquitz and Suicide, and Yosemite are
featured, as well as alpine mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada.
Includes route databases, photos, trip reports, and
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Sonora Pass Climbing - Includes new route information, topos, photos, recommend routes, and bouldering problems. (Sonora Pass, California)
Southern Slopers - General area information and directions. Photos. (Horse Pens 40, Alabama)
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Stoney Point - Map of the area. Downloadable bouldering guide. Topos. (Stoney Point, California)
SuperTopo - Free downloadable topos for Snake Dike and The Nose. Topos for sale by download or in book format for Yosemite free climbs and big walls. Recommended routes. Photos. Information on visting Yosemite. (Yosemite, California)
Meta Description: [ Rock Climbing with SuperTopo - we offer the world's best rock climbing and mountaineering route information for rock climbing in Yosemite, big wall climbing, rock climbing Red Rocks, High Sierra climbing, rock climbing in Tahoe, and climbing Southwest Desert Towers. ]
Tahoe Bouldering - Photos and videos, including the Tahoe region and Midnight Lightning at Yosemite. (California)
Ten Sleep Caynon - Guide to climbing at Ten Sleep Canyon in Wyoming including topos in PDF format.
Texas Climbers - Guide to Barton Creek Greenbelt including route information and topos. General information for Reimers Ranch and Enchanted Rock. News. Photos. Discussion forum. (central Texas)
The Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition - Advocacy group for the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Includes access updates, event listing, area information, and classic routes.
Tucson Climber's Association - Rock Climbing for Tucson, Mt Lemmon.
Meta Description: [ Beyond the guidebook! The premier resource for the climbing and mountaineering community. Thousands of climbing partners, route descriptions and climbing photos. ]
Urban Adventures Boston - Learn to climb outside in the metropolitan Boston area.
Meta Description: [ Urban Adventures provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment to learn rock climbing. Whether you are a novice or experienced climber, or somewhere in-between, our staff will design the right program for you. ]
Vedauwoo.org - Includes route information, topos, photos, recommended routes, news and events, and general area information. (Vedauwoo, Wyoming)
Meta Description: [ Rock Climbing at Vedauwoo, Snowy Range, Laramie, Wyoming. Vedauwoo is an extremely adventurous place to climb. ]
Via Ferrata Torrent Falls - Introduction to via ferrata. Equipment rental. Photos. (Kentucky)
Meta Description: [ ViaFerrataTorrentFalls.com - The First Via Ferrata in the United States, Red River Gorge, Torrent Falls, Kentucky, USA - English Version ]
Views from the Top - Ice conditions. Guide to the White Mountains, New Hampshire. Trip reports. Accident reports. Photos. (Northeast)
Way Wired Mountaineer - Route information, including mountaineering, rock climbing, and ice climbing routes. Photos. (Tetons, Wyoming)
WeekendClimber.Com - Slides shows from climbing at Leavenworth, Washington and Smith Rock, Oregon. Also includes hiking and camping articles and news. (Washington)
Meta Description: [ WeekendClimber.Com -- Local information for hiking, backpacking, climbing, and mountaineering in Washington State. Learn everything from the basics to those long elusive experienced tips that will help make your next trip in to the outdoors the best yet. ]
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