by Liz Childers “Camping tents are incredibly functional – thank goodness. But sometimes you just want to let your creative side enjoy the camping experience. Thankfully there are a few camping tents out there that allow us to indulge our imaginations while still staying dry and warm. These tents are very not boring.Cheese, Please. A […]
by Liz Childers The Occupy movement brought the problem of illegal camping came to the forefront of the public eye. Visitors to cities such as Whistler, British Columbia and St. Petersburg, Florida have seen how this awareness has trickled down to the more traditional form of camping. The most infamous incident occurred two weeks ago […]
by Liz Childers Call me a romantic, but I always find something magical about a sunset. In that short moment when the sun is just about to dip below the horizon and there’s a final flare of light between the dark sky and ground, nature always seems to become quieter. I like to think the […]
by Liz Childers When you are sitting at your desk this afternoon thinking longingly of how you would rather be sitting at the edge of your camping tent enjoying the fresh air, send a little thank you up to Mother Nature. Never one to keep us wanting, there is a special treat in store for […]
By Liz Childers “When I get back from a camping trip, I usually head straight for the couch. Unpacking my pack is very low on the priority list. For this reason, I get a cringe of guilt every time I look at new camping tents. Unless you have spent a pretty penny on an incredible […]
A few weeks ago, we wrote a “Guide to Deciphering Camping Tent Jargon” that was aimed at new campers. It received a great response, making us realize there are quite a few people out there who are just dipping their toes into the world of camping. If you are still pondering what sleeping bag will […]
by Liz Childers National Trails Day turns 20 years old in 2012, and we can all help celebrate this weekend. The event, which is held annually on the first Saturday in June, will take place tomorrow, June 2nd. The American Hiking Society started the event to raise trail awareness. Through National Trails Day, the Society […]
When you’re in the woods, it’s essential to know when the sun will set. Whether you are lost, not to your campsite yet, or just not finished with your hike, it is dangerous to be caught in the woods without a shelter after darkness falls. Why? Bears and other potentially dangerous animals become more active […]
We love nature – that’s why we enjoy camping. So, it’s always exciting to find new ways to explore the natural world. Christine Kane bridges a closer relationship with the natural world through her artwork. In her art classes, Christine helps students experience nature through sketching. She shows her classes that art skills do not […]
Who could build the better sleep shelter in the middle of the woods: a former Boy Scout or a current Boy Scout? National Geographic Channel will answer this question during its new fall lineup of shows. Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?, which debuts in the fall, puts current Scouts and formers Scouts in […]
