There's more to buying a sleeping bag than picking a color you like in a style that fits. Sleeping bags come in a variety of materials and styles and are intended for a range of conditions and uses.…
Fishing and camping is a great match, and with a few tweaks to the packing and planning, a fish camp may be hard to beat in the fun category. Many campgrounds are built near a lake or river, and more…
If you're new to camping and hiking, this glossary will help you understand some of the unfamiliar terminology being used by campers and hikers. We've collected a dictionary of outdoor-specific terms…
Hiking is considered by some, a leisure walk, or aggressive trek, with no real planning necessary, especially on an established trail. That thinking has led to hundreds of unexpected overnight stays…
Spring has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time of year for caving. Whether you’re visiting show caves with your family members or attending some of the excellent National Speleological Society…
At its best, hiking can be a way to relax, recharge, enjoy nature and get a workout in—all at the same time. But as with any physical activity, hiking also has potential physical pitfalls, from…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore all that the great outdoors has to offer. From the grit of trekking up a steep hillside to the glory of traversing a mountain valley, hiking can bring you a…
When you think of your favorite camping destination, a few mental snapshots of America probably come to mind: cooking over a campfire, tents surrounded by trees and a beautiful vista, perhaps a lake…
When it comes to hunting and fishing, many of the skills involved—rigging a line, cleaning a gun—can seem specialized, with little application to other aspects of life.
But in fact, teaching your…
It’s spring, and that means hiking season is in full tilt—it’s just the time to find a great hiking pant.
When it comes to finding the right gear, hikers often spend most of their time selecting…
"Look at that funny looking cat!" the boy yelled. "Where?" asked his father. "It walked under the camper," the boy answered. His father peeked under the picnic table, jumped up as he had seen a ghost…
Out of all the edible wild vegetation that grows in our nearby forests one of the most overlooked plants would have to be ramps or wild leeks. These wild leeks are a type of wild-growing onion with a…
