Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Poison ivy is found across much of North America and can be a nuisance for hikers and campers. The following is information about the appearance, effects and treatment of poison ivy everyone should know. Just the name of poison ivy can strike fear into the most experienced camper. It’s oil […]
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 […]
Safety on the trail has much to do with whether adventurers are traveling solo. Safety while camping has much to do with whether adventurers are traveling solo. If traveling solo, women need to take the same precautions as men, but maybe a few more too. As mentioned earlier, traces of man’s encroachment on nature will […]
Written by Dan Lawton One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they are rarely aggressive toward humans. One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they […]
Written by Dan Lawton Considering camping alone? For many campers, solitude is one of the key ingredients to the camping experience. In this article, learn how to enjoy camping solo. I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not […]
Written by Dan Lawton A hurricane is a traumatic event that can have a catastrophic effect on you and your family. Learn how to prepare yourself by purchasing cots, blankets, MRE’s and other supplies ahead of time. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, hurricane preparedness has become a priority for states, cities and families across […]
Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Thunderstorms can appear unexpectedly, so it’s important to know what to do in these potentially dangerous situations. Here is some advice on how to handle a thunderstorm while camping. You’re enjoying a relaxing camping trip beneath the open sky and all of a sudden a massive thunderstorm appears on the […]
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 If the last month has taught Americans anything, it is that weather can be highly unpredictable and dangerous – especially in the spring. While dangerous thunderstorms can be forecast in advance, spring storms frequently crop up with no warning. And those predicted storms could cover territory that was not prepared for the […]
by Liz Childers “I took my first camping trip when I was eight. It was just one night spent in the woods with my cabin at summer camp, but it felt like a massive deal. It took what felt like hours to get prepared. I took the upmost care lining my stuff sack with garbage […]
