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…
Roaming outdoors usually brings about surprises on a regular basis. As a freelance outdoors writer, I'm always working on assignments that put me in position capture many interesting photos. But…
There are plenty choices for a portable coffee Percolator to ensure you get the best brew in the backwoods.
Everything tastes better outdoors. This is especially true of a good cup of coffee at…
Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
For many, camping is an opportunity to get away from it all -- to unplug, to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, to rest up and to recharge.
It can often be difficult for campers to get acclimated to…
As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is an incredibly popular vacation destination for those who enjoy the outdoors. In fact, last year alone, nearly 4.5 million people…
The summer is heating up and so is tent camping — literally. Some tent campers skip the hot temps of mid-summer and pitch tents when the temps drop a few degrees. Other tent campers brave the hot…
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
You know how it goes. You're outside with friends and family and you're getting eaten up by mosquitoes, while some of your friends never get one bite. Ever wondered why? A blog by Lisa Collier Cool…
It can happen to the best outdoorsman: the trail disappears, directions get confused, a change in the weather forces you away from familiar landmarks. You can't seem to get your bearings. Suddenly…
The group of campers, also devoted bird watchers, captured a few photos before the songbird flew from the branch and disappeared into the woods. Before the group continued the hike, the leader…
