Planning

Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s …

You wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t love camping, but there’s a good chance you don’t love washing dishes while camping? I don’t know …

Is there anything more satisfying than cooking from scratch in the great outdoors? Preparing outdoor meals that taste gourmet without a lot of hassle? Cooking …

If you spend any time hiking east of the Mississippi River, chances are you’ve had encounters with ticks, and perhaps even Lyme disease, which is …

If you’re looking for an absolutely perfect combination, take the humble road trip and the unpretentious picnic and combine them for some outdoor magic. Road …

Did you know that car camping is tied with RVing as America’s favorite way to road trip across the country? When you embark on a …

Tent camping isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you! Yes, you’re sleeping on the ground, but modern gear has worked to make tent …

We have a really small car!  As passionate road-trippers, we’ve been known to live out of our little Pontiac Vibe for weeks, even months on …

Did you know that cold-weather layers are the secret to raising outdoor kids that enjoy winter? Okay, maybe not the only secret, but choosing the …

Is this the year you pack up your crew and head to the mountains for that long-anticipated winter vacation on the slopes?  If the answer …