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…
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…
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…
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-…
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…
The state forest was slammed with a thunderstorm, tree snapping winds and all, just a few weeks before the wife and I visited for a hike. The trailhead parking area was mostly cleared, except for a…
You're walking in the woods, perhaps returning from or heading to the stream or lake.
Or, perhaps you're in your neighborhood, in an urban center such as Chapel Hill, N.C., or even near your child's…
A travesty is a burlesque imitation of a work, or distortion, or a parody. The July killing of an individual floating on the Meramec River in Missouri by a landowner is a tragic example of the vulgar…
Wikipedia defines GIS as "geographic information system: a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographic data." For those that love to hunt, fish…
Taking in the beauty of a waterfall is an experience that commands the attention of the senses -- from the view of the tumbling waters, to the feel of the cool mist, to calming white noise of the…
It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, grilling out and best of all, vacations.
The average American spends $1,180 on a vacation—an eye-popping number for some households.
To take…
You’ve wrapped up an active day of hiking, fishing and swimming and have settled at your campsite for the evening. But just because you’ve hunkered down for the night doesn’t mean the fun has to end…
