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. […]
Written by Steven Musumeche To many people, camping seems like an unnecessary luxury that has fallen out of style, but camping still provides a lot of skills and experiences no other activity offers. Camping is often dismissed as a luxury that’s no longer necessary in today’s connected world. Here are some reasons why camping remains […]
If you’re new to camping, or are bringing the family, make sure you don’t plan an activity that is out of your league. Rock climbing may sound like fun, but it’s an activity that has its dangers. Seek instruction from local camping clubs that offer lessons and expert guidance in camping activities you’d like to […]
Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. When going on a camping trip, food is one of the most important things you need to take along. But, since camping takes extra energy, it’s also crucial to take snacks to eat between meals. Whether you’re going on a long excursion or simply enjoying an overnight stay in the […]
Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. From bonding with parents over a nice campfire to connecting with the beauty of nature, a camping trip can be one of the most memorable experiences for a young child. That’s why taking kids on a camping trip should be a top priority for any parent. If you’re planning on […]
It’s an old cliché that teens let parental advice fall on deaf ears. Parents often encourage their kids to do something or appreciate something “before it’s too late.” Only years later, after having their own learning experiences, do those teens realize the sensibility behind their parents’ words. As the Northwest Editor of Backpacker Magazine, Michael […]
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 […]
If you drive past your neighborhood park tomorrow, you will likely notice more activity than is typical. In fact, families picnicking while watching an outdoor movie, family-friendly concerts and even Civil War era games will be sponsored by cities from coast to coast. Saturday, May 19 is National Kids to Parks Day. The National Park […]
DJ Tina T, who was just named “Best Female DJ” in Las Vegas for the third consecutive year, runs a very unique camp in Ojai, California. Camp Spin Off is a weeklong summer camp where kids explore and learn about music and spinning. When campers aren’t learning DJ skills from some of the top names in […]
When my parents told me I would be going to camp for the first time, I experienced an incredibly foreign combination of nerves and excitement, which I think was the 8-year-old equivalent of an adrenaline rush. I kept going to camp until I reached the age limit, so the majority of my life’s summers have […]
