• Babes In The Woods

    My daughter once tripped on a rock before the eyes and capable reflexes of four adults, none of whom had a chance at catching her before she...

    By Mark Stephens October 2nd, 2012 Read More

  • Wild Mushroom Season: A Forager's Guide

    This autumn, you can spice up your campfire fare -- and make your hikes more rewarding -- by foraging for mushrooms from local forests. It just takes...

    By Megan Taylor Morrison August 29th, 2012 Read More

  • Infographic: 10 Tent Tips

    REI is an infographic-making machine. And we love it! Here, their latest creation—a guide to making sure your tent is in tip top shape. (Click to enlarge...

    By Lisa Hoehn August 20th, 2012 Read More

  • What To Pack When Camping With A Crowd

    Whether you're looking to upgrade the campfire equipment you've got stashed in the basement or looking for something new to make cooking for a group of ten...

    By Ryley Hartt July 23rd, 2012 Read More

  • Grain Of Truth: A Camper's Secret Weapon

    A liter of nearly pure ethanol in a wide-mouthed Nalgene bottle weighs about two pounds in your backpack. Beyond what I need to stay alive—essentials like shelter,...

    By Dean Greenblatt July 14th, 2012 Read More

  • Good And Bad News For The Adirondacks

    On Sunday, the Adirondack Mountain Club (AMC) completed work on a small footbridge in the 6-million-acre Adirondack wilderness of Upstate New York, drawing the notice of the...

    By Peter Koch June 21st, 2012 Read More

  • The Secrets Of Baja

    Everyone has seen photographs of Mexicans wearing those big sombreros. When you come to Mexico, the astonishing thing is, nobody wears these hats at all.—Bruce BeresfordThe Baja...

    By Mark Stephens April 18th, 2012 Read More

  • The One-Pot Gourmet

    You don't have to own a Top Chef-class RV to whip up a nice backcountry meal. With a little pre-planning, even backpackers can move beyond standard hobo...

    By Caitlin Giddings April 17th, 2012 Read More
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