by Liz Childers Starting August 1, two campsites in the Great Smoky Mountains will become reservation only. Both sites are located on the Hazel Creek Trail in North Carolina, near the Tennessee border. Park officials hope the move will help deter a growing bear problem. When it comes to bears and camping, it’s important to […]
by Liz Childers “A brown bear and her cub attacked a group of teenage boys in Alaska Saturday night. Four boys were injured and in critical condition. The teens were on the 24th day of a 30-day National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) program, which is designed to teach outdoor travel and leadership skills, according to […]
by Liz Childers “A black bear in Colorado has been euthanized after attacking a boy at a campground near Leadville, CO. Rick Voss, 13, was camping with his family when the black bear entered his tent and began sniffing around. Wildlife officials said it had rummaged through coolers and eaten food prior to entering the […]
by Liz Childers “Are Florida state parks going private? A recent proposal submitted by the Florida Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) calling for a partial privatization of 56 Florida state parks is inciting controversy across the state. The proposal would allow private companies to expand camping and RV opportunities at parks that currently have no […]
Liz Childers Want to have an up close and personal view of the wilderness without sacrificing the comfort of modern amenities? Check out Bubble Tree Tents, a French tent design that has features like couches, sofas and even hardwood floors. These tents blow up into giant clear globes, so you can have a pristine view […]
Liz Childers “Every year, millions of Americans flock to national parks and wilderness areas to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, many campers still don’t understand the best methods to minimize their ecological impact while camping. I recently came across an impassioned letter to the editor about how to leave no trace while on a camping […]
