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by Liz Childers “Last week we asked where you were planning on winter camping. We received a few scoffing answers, which I expected. To be honest, I’m not too keen on the idea. 65° is pretty chilly for me, so I’m not exactly craving an evening of sleeping in the snow. Take out the cold […]
If you’re lucky enough to live near a national park, state park, or provincial park, you can get in your car, fly along a highway, and be there pretty quickly.”Being there” (for most people) involves a fair amount of planning especially if this is your first time out and you can escape most of civilization […]
Written by Dan Lawton Picking a good campsite is one of the most important components of a fun camping trip. There are a number of variables that factor into whether or not you will have a successful camping trip, but none is more important than the campsite. Picking a good spot to pitch your tent […]
Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. While the desert offers a unique camping experience, its harsh weather conditions make it important to plan ahead and prepare for a brutal environment. Here are some key tips to remember before going desert camping. For the camper who is tired of venturing into the woods, desert camping can be […]
Written by Liz Childers Being ill prepared for a music festival can ruin the experience. To fully enjoy the fun, you need the same gear that you’d bring on a regular camping trip into the woods! Music festivals allow you to see some of your favorite bands all in one place and for one price. […]
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 […]
Written by Liz Childers We know that the climb is the key factor when you’re choosing a destination. But getting a good night’s sleep near your climb is hard to beat, too. These climbing sites have great camping nearby. For climbers, the mountain is the destination, while a sleep site is secondary. Because we understand […]
This is a guest post from Joe Laing. You can learn more about Joe in the bio box below. You don’t have to be a ‘bird nerd’ to appreciate the grandeur of hundreds of sandhill cranes circling overhead in unison, or a gaggle of thousands of geese creating a deafening roar as they settle in […]
This is a guest post from Joe Amato. An avid traveler and outdoorsman, Joe lives to explore and discover the beauty of the world in all its forms. “Did you know there are mountains and waterfalls only two hours from here?” my friend Kyle asked. “Bullcrap,” I scoffed, seeing as how we live in New Orleans. […]
Crushing. That’s the best adjective to describe the heat in Mississippi in September. At least that’s how it felt inside of my tent on a steamy Friday evening, as I slapped at mosquitos and focused my mind on conjuring the breeze. It was too warm to be encased in a sleeping bag, so instead I […]
