Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. An exciting camping trip in the wilderness can leave a permanent impression on a person, but a person should never leave a permanent impression in the wilderness. That’s why it’s important to preserve the natural environment by engaging in low impact camping. Here are some tips on how to make […]
There is no garbage pickup in the wilderness; you’ll have to “pack out” most of whatever garbage you bring in. Bring plastic garbage bags for the purpose. Small sealable sandwich bags are useful for storing small amounts of garbage. In other words, expect to be a pack horse for your trash. When I was young, […]
“We were descending rapidly as the tunnels spiraled around like DNA helixes, sometimes branching off in diverse directions. The snake seemed to know exactly where we were going, though, and there was no hesitation in his path choosing. Left, then suddenly right; up a bit and then down and down. I knew we were traveling […]
Land Tawney, a fifth generation Montanan, learned his conservation ethics through his own experiences in the outdoors. Spending time in duck blinds in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley and catching trout in the Big Hole River fostered an appreciation for and understanding of the environment. In 2004, Land brought that knowledge to the National Wildlife Federation when […]
You’re fat, unhappy and stressed. Your computer stalls in the middle of an important project and you want to throw it out the window. The printer gets a paper jam and it feels like the world is closing in. Finally, you leave work, get in your car in the parking garage and drive to your […]
When I reached Kenton Whitman by phone last week, he had just moved out of his yurt. The 40-year-old wilderness enthusiast and life coach had spent a year in the woods of Wisconsin with his wife Rebecca and 2-year-old daughter Mirabelle, in an attempt to live a simpler, more natural existence. The experiment in primitive […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
