If you’ve been enjoying a beautiful sunset while camping, that means you’ll soon find yourself in a dark campsite. Nighttime in the woods can be a startling experience, no matter how often you go camping. But just like in the city, wildlife comes alive at night! So, don’t let the darkness end your camping fun. […]
Since no trip album is complete without that classic sunset shot, it’s a good idea to take one on your camping trip. Plus, a photograph lets you share the beauty of nature and your campground with everyone who stayed at home. While we can’t all be professional photographers, we can try and fake it. Here […]
Written by Liz Childers If you are looking for a more sustainable form of camping and better enjoyment of nature, read these easy tips, grab your bike, and get out on your first bicycle camping trip. Camping and backpacking enthusiasts are motivated by the delights of being in the fresh air and enjoying nature. Bike […]
Fun Things to Do at a Campsite this Summer Camping Activities for Families of all Sizes Summer is here which means camping season is in full-swing. Are you bored of your normal activities? Whether you’re bringing the kiddos along or it’s an adults-only trip, these fun things to do at a campsite will make for […]
Ropes courses are not just a team-building destination for corporate retreats. They are also a relaxing combination of a few favorite outdoor activities: The best ropes courses involve hiking to and from the site. Climbers can often put their bouldering skills to work along the course. And, of course, ropes courses give you a few […]
Over the weekend, Google debuted the first commercial for its tablet, the Nexus 7. The minute-long advertisement shows an idealistic father-son camping trip. The happy pair identifies the local animals, plays checkers during the rain and enjoys a nighttime hike. While these are typical activities for any family camping trip, this nature-loving duo is using […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Liz Childers We have talked before about camping with kids: it’s an entire different experience than camping solo or with just adults. Like any activity, especially those that require a great deal of exertion, camping must be adjusted to a child’s abilities. Hiking is, of course, a much tougher outdoor activity than camping. It […]
Approximately 2,500 years ago, a strange, wandering bald guy named Siddhārtha Gautama took a break from a long walk to sit down under a Bodhi tree somewhere in Northern India. He sat under that tree for 49 days, barely moving, until he achieved a state of calm, meditative relaxation he called “enlightenment.” Then, satisfied with himself, […]
