Camping

News & Tips: Beginner Survival Skills: The Importance of a Campfire (video)...
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Beginner Survival Skills: The Importance of a Campfire (video)

As you’re beginning your foray into the world of learning survival skills, you’ll become familiar with tasks like building a shelter, performing first aid in the field and mastering navigation. Along…
News & Tips: Three Outdoor Survival Myths
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Three Outdoor Survival Myths

There’s a wealth of information available out there for those looking to learn more about outdoor  survival skills, from the details on starting a fire to gathering food and water to finding a…
News & Tips: Christmas-style Cooking Around the Campfire Plus Recipes...
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Christmas-style Cooking Around the Campfire Plus Recipes

Christmas is one of the best times of year to be with your family. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with one another, expressing your love and appreciation for your family members and…
News & Tips: Camping Gift Guide
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Camping Gift Guide

If you've got to buy for a camping enthusiast, reading this guide should give you plenty of present ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Whether they're a novice or a pro, there are always a few…
News & Tips: Fall & Winter Camping: Sleeping in Comfort (video)...
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Fall & Winter Camping: Sleeping in Comfort (video)

With the elements at odds with you, camping in the fall and winter — even during milder weather — can be challenging. A sudden drop in temperature in the night or unexpected precipitation can…
News & Tips: Beginners Hiking Guide: Hiking Tips, Safety Tips & Checklist...
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Beginners Hiking Guide: Hiking Tips, Safety Tips & Checklist

The idea of hiking or backpacking in the cold can be daunting, as the wind can be biting, the snow can be deep and working up a sweat on your hike can result in feeling chilled to the bone once you…
News & Tips: Backpacking 101: Planning & Preparation (video)...
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Backpacking 101: Planning & Preparation (video)

Getting away from it all to recharge the soul's batteries takes some dedication. If you really want to connect with the natural world, you'd be hard pressed to find and an activity more invigorating…
News & Tips: Looking for Fall Family Entertainment? Take a Midwest Ghost Tour This Season...
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Looking for Fall Family Entertainment? Take a Midwest Ghost Tour This Season

With all the hubbub surrounding fall activities like bobbing for apples, corn mazes, pumpkin carvings, hay rides and so forth, a really awesome form of fall fun can get lost in the shuffle. Yes, we’…
News & Tips: Tent Buying Tips
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Tent Buying Tips

When it comes to buying a tent, you can trust my advice. I have learned important lessons after years spent field-testing every variety imaginable, from teeny floorless pup tents to extravagant…
News & Tips: Camping Gear Guide
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Camping Gear Guide

Camping out in nature doesn't always have to equate to roughing it. Whether you're a car camper or a backcountry minimalist, there are a variety of items you can purchase to make camping more…
News & Tips: Campfire Cooking Plus Four Camp Recipes...
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Campfire Cooking Plus Four Camp Recipes

Foil is one of the key components of campfire cooking. Food tastes delicious when cooked outdoors. And nothing quite highlights a fun campout like favored foods prepared over an open fire.  …
News & Tips: A Safe Campsite
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A Safe Campsite

Early spring and late fall can bring surprises to campers in some regions, such as unexpected snow. When you go camping, you expect to escape the hustle, bustle and worries of everyday living. You…