I learned Dutch oven cooking from a Scoutmaster named Gene Reddick. Gene had a magical way with one of these versatile utensils, baking some of the most delicious cobblers, cakes and pies I've ever…
Yosemite is America's most famous national park.
It's so famous, in fact, that park officials recently released a 2,500-page plan to close down a 200-acre portion of Yosemite to the public to…
A pair of binoculars or other type of optics is an entertaining addition to the camp and hike packing list. If optics is not on your list, consider how much more a wildlife sighting or view of the…
It's not exactly "glamping" (glamorous camping), but yurt camping is pretty close.
You may be wondering, "What, exactly, is a yurt?"
Let us explain. In a nutshell, a yurt is a rather primitive…
Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Mother Nature by treading lightly along a scenic trail in their hiking boots, stopping occasionally to admire flora and fauna, a fiery sunrise or sunset.
Others like…
When you’re out hiking on the trail, it’s not all that uncommon to get a few scrapes and cuts as you make your way through brush- and bramble-covered areas, or as you’re traversing challenging…
Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the new nation, in fact, we were looking for ways get back to nature.
Long before…
If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking is all about.
For those unfamiliar: The terms “boondocks” or “boonies” refer to…
While one of the supreme benefits of camping is getting away from it all -- with electronics like TV, mobile devices and alarms clocks included -- there’s something to be said about the convenience…
When people think of camping, the first image that comes to mind is probably of a group of friends or family members gathered around a blazing campfire, laughing, telling stories or roasting hot dogs…
Outdoors enthusiasts can't change the weather, so the only option is to prepare and go with it. Warm weather creates a few tasks for campers, such as keeping drinks and foods cold. The amount of…
Ask the occasional hiker what he or she wants from a trail and a common response is less hikers encountered. So they want a bit of solitude while hiking. Sounds good and I agree, but as the sport of…
