Camping

News & Tips: 3 Unsung National Parks You Should Visit...
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3 Unsung National Parks You Should Visit

Yosemite is America's most famous national park. It's so famous, in fact, that park officials recently released a 2,500-page plan to close down a 200-acre portion of Yosemite to the public to…
News & Tips: Yurt Camping 101
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Yurt Camping 101

It's not exactly "glamping" (glamorous camping), but yurt camping is pretty close. You may be wondering, "What, exactly, is a yurt?" Let us explain. In a nutshell, a yurt is a rather primitive…
News & Tips: 3 Great Trails to Ride Your ATV
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3 Great Trails to Ride Your ATV

Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Mother Nature by treading lightly along a scenic trail in their hiking boots, stopping occasionally to admire flora and fauna, a fiery sunrise or sunset.  Others like…
News & Tips: A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America...
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A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America

Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the new nation, in fact, we were looking for ways get back to nature. Long before…
News & Tips: RV Boondocking 101
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RV Boondocking 101

If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking is all about. For those unfamiliar: The terms “boondocks” or “boonies” refer to…
News & Tips: How to Build a Safe Campfire (video)
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How to Build a Safe Campfire (video)

When people think of camping, the first image that comes to mind is probably of a group of friends or family members gathered around a blazing campfire, laughing, telling stories or roasting hot dogs…
News & Tips: Keeping a Cool Cooler
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Keeping a Cool Cooler

Outdoors enthusiasts can't change the weather, so the only option is to prepare and go with it. Warm weather creates a few tasks for campers, such as keeping drinks and foods cold. The amount of…
News & Tips: Geocaching Entertains
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Geocaching Entertains

Campers are finding out that geocaching is an entertaining activity to enjoy while camping. Numerous campground managers, geocaching clubs, and simply individuals continue to grow the sport that…
News & Tips: Know Thy Snakes
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Know Thy Snakes

According to the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of the snake. The year is said to be characterized by intelligence and a tendency for corruption. You be the judge. Regardless, it's a good excuse to…
News & Tips: The Perfect Roasted Marshmallow - Camping Tip...
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The Perfect Roasted Marshmallow - Camping Tip

What would camping be without roasting marshmallows around a campfire at night? It’s the perfect ending to a perfect day of camping or around a fire pit in your backyard. All too often though you end…
News & Tips: Product Review: MSR Packtowl Ultralite Camp Towel...
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Product Review: MSR Packtowl Ultralite Camp Towel

As a gear junkie I'm always looking for inexpensive products that deliver high value. The MSR Packtowl Ultralite Microfiber Camp Towel is such an item. The large size (36" x 20") weighs only 1.8-…
News & Tips: How to Maximize Space in Camping Tents...
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How to Maximize Space in Camping Tents

You never really know how limited space is in a camping tent until you're forced to spend several hours in it seeking shelter from a heavy rainstorm. Of course, the actual size of the tent and the…