by Daniel Lawton Christmas is upon us, meaning that it’s time to break out the stockings, stock up on egg nog and prepare yourself for a deluge of relatives, parties, ugly sweaters, credit card debt and all the other accoutrements of the holiday season. Yes, I know, I sound like a bit of grinch, but […]
by Daniel Lawton Last August, when the weather in the South was hot and sticky, I planned a trip to Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, Louisiana with my girlfriend. It was our first camping trip together, and the idea was to remove the distractions of everyday life and enjoy some quality one-on-one time. I […]
by Daniel Lawton “For many campers, camping gear mistakes, miscues and boneheaded decisions are as fundamental to camping as a roaring fire and campfire songs. In fact, even camping experts and wilderness enthusiasts occasionally make the wrong decision in regard to camping equipment. If you’re a novice camper, it’s likely that you’ll fall into a […]
by Daniel Lawton The other day, I wrote about people who hate camping trips. A recent article in USA Today may have the solution for those who want to get a taste of the outdoors, but aren’t in the mood for roughing it. The piece is about how many campers have traded in their tents […]
by Daniel Lawton Ever been on a bad camping trip? Most people have, but haven’t allowed one bad camping experience to prevent them from enjoying the outdoors. However, this Memorial Weekend, while thousands of eager campers across America are headed for camping trips in parks and wilderness areas, it appears some are slightly less enthusiastic […]
by Dan Lawton Machetes are awesome. They slice through practically anything, they’re pretty sweet-looking and there’s a certain, shall I say, machismo factor to carrying one, which is why any self-respecting camper should have one in tow. But, unfortunately, this handy blade has dwindled in popularity due to its affiliation with genocidal rampages and sub-par […]
by Daniel Lawton Oregon is a stellar destination for two things: hiking gorgeous trails and slugging heady wine. I know this because I’ve lived there, twice, though I must admit that I never purchased a bottle of wine that eclipsed $10. Nevertheless, I went hiking dozens of times, trampling through the cavernous folds of the […]
by Daniel Lawton Missouri stae parks are waiving all camping fees for those displaced by the recent floods that have swept through the Deep South and Midwest, dislocating thousands of people. The offer is good at the Trail of Tears State Park near Jackson, Missouri and Lake Wappapello State Park and will last for 30 […]
by Daniel Lawton There are few things more intolerable than lugging a fifty-pound pack through the woods day after day. Yet, every year, thousands of campers make their trip less enjoyable by engaging in one of the cardinal sins of backpacking: overpacking. An article in today’s Washington Post highlighted the trend toward ultra-light packing, where […]
by Daniel Lawton Don’t camp out in Boulder, CO, unless you want to spend a night in the slammer. The Colorado chapter of the ACLU has filed an appeal with the Colorado Supreme Court on behalf of a homeless man who was convicted under the city’s anti-camping law. The man, David Lee Madison, was convicted […]
