Unplugging from your routine and going on a trip off the beaten road is an inspiring way to travel as it places you out of your comfort zone. Nature is beautiful, but it can also be unforgiving, so don’t let yourself get caught in the great outdoors unprepared. Packing only the essentials for your camping […]
Camping outdoors has become quite a trend recently. With all the travel goals posted on social media, more and more people are adding camping destinations to their must-go-to places. While some people can’t wait for the weekend to backpack with friends, others prefer to go camping alone to get away from the buzz of everyday […]
Hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, which begins on Georgia’s Springer Mountain and runs all the way north to Mount Katahdin in Maine, is certainly a hardcore adventure. But making it through the 100-Mile Wilderness in Maine—generally considered the wildest, most remote section—earns another level of bragging rights. Signs posted by the Maine Appalachian Trail Coalition […]
Building the perfect campfire: an indispensable skill for any outdoors enthusiast, given the life-saving properties of an emergency blaze—not to mention the fundamental bragging rights. (Take that too far, though, and you’ve got one of those arenas prone to obnoxious contests and condescending tutorials by insecure campers compelled to demonstrate their outdoorsy and macho bona […]
Every Home Needs a Head-Mounted Flashlight To many people, the word headlamp means one thing — it’s what cars have on front. There is a different kind of headlamp, though — it’s a powerful and practical flashlight that you wear mounted on your head. It’s one of the most useful tools that anyone could […]
Four Oft-Forgotten But Essential Items You Need for Your Camping Trip You have been rushing around for days to ensure everything is ready for that weekend camping trip. You’ve booked a campsite, prepared a tent and some sleeping bags, and even packed a cooler with cans of your favorite brand of beer. However, nagging doubts […]
Five Tips for Staying Comfortable in the Great Outdoors Many people associate outdoor activities such as hiking or camping with being uncomfortable, cold, or dirty. Nature can be breathtaking and great fun when you take the right approach. The trick to enjoying your time outside is learning how to maintain personal comfort in the elements. […]
Factors To Consider Before Winter Camping Before camping during winter, remember it’s a different scenario, even if your normal home climate isn’t the best for outdoor living. It’s not just a matter of being colder and/or wetter, there are lots of things to consider if you want to camp safely in winter. If you’re well […]
Birdwatching for Beginners: 5 Tips to See More Birds There is a lot to be gained by taking up birdwatching as a hobby. You will get outside, learn more about your local ecology, and exercise new corners of your brain. If you talk to a seasoned birder, their wealth of knowledge can be somewhat intimidating. […]
Going Hiking? Break in Your Boots First By Susan M. Keenan Going Hiking? You better break in your new boots first if you know what’s good for your feet. Even good intentions sometimes go awry, so it is important that you go about the business of adjusting your feet to those new boots properly so […]