Earth Day 2012 is this Sunday, April 22. For lovers of all kinds of camping, this is an important day. In the past, we have asked Lost in the Woods readers what they most enjoy about camping. Almost all the responses relate to the enjoyment of the fresh air, of nature, the escape from the […]
by Liz Childers “Dominique Lalonde is a Canadian nature photographer whose wonderful pictures capture some of our favorite campsite friends in their natural habitats. If you enjoy the interview, check out Dominique’s website and follow his blog, Wild Encounters, for more pictures. On your next camping trip, consider making a camera part of your camping […]
by Liz Childers In January, a bushwalker on an overnight hike got lost somewhere in Australia’s Alpine National Park. His solution was to climb to a high point and light a small fire in order to alert authorities. What normally would not have been the worst of ideas, turned bad for two reasons. It is […]
by Liz Childers “The Sierra Club releases daily “green” tips. For people who love being outdoors, these are excellent resources. Each week has a theme that focuses on a different outdoor experience and how that experience can become more environmentally friendly. Why is this excellent? Because if we love the outdoors, we should be enjoying […]
by Timothy Martinez Jr. This Saturday is a day you can give back to those public lands where you’ve spent countless hours soaking up the sun, exploring, camping or simply relaxing. Tomorrow’s event is known as the National Public Lands Day, which is the largest volunteer day for public lands in the United States. That […]
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 […]
