• What Is Glamping?

    Pitching a tent or building your own campfire is not appealing to all. But most people love to get outside and be surrounded by the beautiful outdoors....

    By Catarina Cowden July 15th, 2014 Read More

  • How To Buy A Sleeping Bag

    After spending a long, strenuous day of hiking, all you want to do is rest. Add having to set up camp and the idea of snuggling up...

    By Catarina Cowden June 20th, 2014 Read More

  • How To Build A Fire

    Camping is not complete without the continual crackling of the campfire. And without that noise, it is almost certain that your fire will not sustain. So whether...

    By Catarina Cowden June 2nd, 2014 Read More

  • How To Pitch A Tent

    While each tent provides extensive instructions in packaging, it's good to have a basic understanding to help you better prepare for initial setup. Also, don't hestitate to...

    By Catarina Cowden June 2nd, 2014 Read More

  • What Is A Bivy Sack?

    A bivy sack, otherwise known by its full name, a bivouac sack, is a personal-sized waterproof shelter. Originally used by climbers on multi-day excursions, it is a...

    By Catarina Cowden May 30th, 2014 Read More

  • How To Stay Safe Around Bears

    With the constant stream of news on bear attacks lately, it seems that these wild creatures are completely vicious. Truth be told, bears are usually more afraid...

    By Catarina Cowden May 27th, 2014 Read More

  • The National Parks Are Closed... Now What?

    The closure of all U.S. National Parks after Tuesday's government shutdown has alienated a lot of travelers, hikers and campers. In most parks, campers were expected to...

    By Katie Rosenbrock October 3rd, 2013 Read More

  • 12 Incredible Places For Luxury Camping

    While many people love the idea of camping—sitting around a campfire with a group of their friends roasting marshmallows before being lulled to sleep by the sound...

    By Megan Taylor Morrison August 19th, 2013 Read More

  • Eight Essential Tips For New Campers

    A tent, sleeping bag and marshmallows alone won't be enough for a good first-time camping trip. With more time outside, you'll also have more exposure to elements...

    By Jess Scanlon July 24th, 2013 Read More

  • Great Family Campgrounds In Yellowstone

    In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established to preserve the majority of the world's geysers, as well as the beautiful landscape and species ranging from grizzly bears...

    By Megan Taylor Morrison March 7th, 2013 Read More

  • Packrafting: The Boat In Your Bag

    Urban dwellers and backcountry hikers have a problem in common when it comes to exploring waterways by paddle: canoes and kayaks are bulky. They're hard to carry...

    By Mark Lebetkin March 7th, 2013 Read More

  • Locked Out Of Our Own Land?

    When I parked beside the locked gate at the Forest Service's recreation site, a hefty entrance sign that had been bolted together out of four-by-fours lay flat...

    By David Feela HCN October 10th, 2012 Read More

  • 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
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