Wilderness areas may be largely untouched, but prime hiking and camping spots are still public land, with all of the traffic that comes with it. The resurgence of outdoor activities as cheap and easy getaways has brought an influx of people into nature. However, this has also led to some of these environments becoming damaged as a result of human… Read more →
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Your Cross-Section of the USA: Some Of The Best National Parks
There may be a lot worth seeing in the world, but some of the planet’s best nature can be found right in the United States. For over a century, the US National Park Service has conserved land solely for the purpose of public enjoyment. Visitors from the US and abroad travel miles to visit National Parks, looking to witness these… Read more →
The Best Winter Sports Locations In New England
New England is a northeastern paradise for winter sports lovers across the United States. The rolling hills extending from the Appalachian Mountains dominate the landscape as it leads directly into more coastal regions. While considered to be a small area compared to the rest of the country, this prime location is nothing to undermine. For the perfect picks throughout an… Read more →
Holiday Gift Guide For Camping Gear
After stumbling through Amazon trying to find the perfect gift for the outdoor lovers in your life, you close your computer in frustration due to the overwhelming amount of gadgets out there. Camping gear isn’t the easiest thing to shop for, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. This guide below will walk you through some of the top… Read more →
Hike With A Purpose: Geocaching
As much as I recommend taking leisurely (or rigorous!) hikes through nature, travelling the same few local places can sometimes chafe after a while. There are plenty of spots worth traveling to, but most of you probably won’t be able to take a day hike to, say, the Tongariro Crossing (Mount Doom) in New Zealand. So, if nature treks… Read more →
Benefits of Outdoor Education
As a child, it was common to look out the window longing for fresh air and the freedom to move. Now, however, many years later, it is no longer just an idea or hope. Schools around the U.S. are beginning to utilize the great outdoors as an educational tool, and with good results. A 2008 study found that a… Read more →
How To Survive (When You’re Lost in the Wild)
There are many ways to get lost, but significantly fewer to get found. A car could break down in the middle of nowhere, or an improperly labeled path can lead a hiker astray. An injury can also debilitate a traveler, leaving them trapped in the wilderness. Whatever the cause, anyone that spends time outdoors should be aware that, even… Read more →
Getting the Next Generation Interested in Camping
It’s safe to say that the concept of kids being over-invested in technology is a cliche at this point. Of course, as with most cliches, it has become this way for a reason. Cheaper, faster, and more convenient technology has allowed parents to easily entertain their kids, but at the cost of less outdoor time and social interaction. Now, I’m… Read more →
How To Find an Ideal Camping Spot
When it comes to finding a place to camp, it’s often more complicated than one would think. Long gone are the days of finding a suitable plot of land and pitching a tent. Many parks do not allow camping, and it can take an aspiring outdoorsperson a while to find a suitable place. Even then, despite the convenience of access… Read more →
Camping: A Lesson In Logistics
Once the heat of summer has started to fade away, the fall provides a great backdrop for a camping trip. It’s warm, but not overbearing, and in the right place, vistas of autumn leaves can make for scenery that can’t be seen any other time of year. Pack a jacket and consider camping in the fall! Of course, as… Read more →