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Andrew Matranga, field guide for Nature Valley Trail View, walks you through how to choose the right backpack for your needs.

This is Angie's Nature Valley. Where's Yours?

Check out some of the animals the Nature Valley team encountered while capturing street view-style footage of three national parks. Bison, snakes and bears — oh my! Virtually hike the trails yourself at www.naturevalleytrailview.com.

Nature Valley unveiled its revolutionary Trail View technology at the SXSW Mashable House on March 11, 2012.

Located in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, this former gold-rush town now delivers a different kind of rush to mountain bikers. The town is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest, whose rugged stream-laced terrain, isolation and picturesque views make it a perfect place for biking trails, with which the area abounds. There are pleasant wooded trails that recreational cyclists will love, and steep, rocky trails that provide technical challenges and probably a few bumps and bruises for even the most skilled downhill rider.

Best of all, the small town retains the charm and remoteness people look for in a getaway except when it hosts exciting races like the Downieville Classic 30-mile cross-country race or 14-mile downhill race. Then thousands of enthusiasts come to town to share the experience.

For non-cyclists there is outstanding fishing and hiking, including trails that provide vistas more than a mile in elevation.

This is Dave Legere's Nature Valley. Where's Yours?

Andrew Matranga, field guide for Nature Valley Trail View, gives a few tips to help you leave no trace during your next hiking or camping trip.