Yellowstone National Park receives more than 3 million annual visitors, but with more than 2.2 million acres you still can avoid the crowds, if you’re willing to leave the car behind.
Backcountry…
Who needs to go to Nashville to get a classic meal? Bring the music capital of the world right into your house by making the wildly popular Hot & Mildly Spicy Chicken Sandwich. This is a tame…
Two Half Hitches is a reliable knot and will hold whether or not under load. It is exactly what its name implies. One Half Hitch and then another tied on top of the first. The Two Half Hitches knot…
The highest mountains in the Eastern United States, the wildest beaches, the biggest swamps: the Southeast has it all when it comes to family camping.
Surf rods or trout rods? Canoe or kayak or bass…
The Clove Hitch is one of the most widely used knots to fasten a rope to a post or other objects, and can be tied at any point in the rope. It is most effective for items that have constant pressure…
Camping is the perfect activity to enjoy with your dog. Whether you are fishing, hiking or just hanging out roasting hot dogs on the campfire, your dog will not mind roughing it with you. But…
A spectacular night under the cover of darkness can be inspiring.
Get away for the lights of town and look to the sky. You’ll be amazed at what you can see with the naked eye. Use binoculars to open…
Preparing for a mountain camping trip, even in summer, requires careful consideration. Afternoon squalls are common in the Rocky Mountains as well as in the Sierra Nevada, and can bring rain, hail,…
Turkeys, pheasant and other uplands birds are delicious, but, because they're much leaner than store-bought or domestic poultry, these game birds require special handling. Whichever cooking method…
Travelers typically visit national parks like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains for the majestic scenery and rustic experience.
But trips to these popular outdoor destinations…
Things change when kids come into your world, and camping is no different. It is no longer beer, backpacks and beans; now it is sippy cups, SPF 50 and s'mores. All for good reason. You are going to…
