The short outlook for long-distance vacation travel is not as bright as it once was. High fuel prices are making an impact on the nation's willingness to go big on the family vacation.
Backcountry camping is the ultimate in outdoor adventures. There's an element of excitement every time you head into the back country.
But just because it's tough country doesn't mean that you have to sleep in your cowboy boots and underwear and eat Ramen noodles. There are a few items that will make your trip immensely more enjoyable and comfortable whether you backpack in or pack in on horses.
Goodbye, summer. Goodbye, hiking, swimming, fishing, and camping? No way! Most people think that camping season ends on Labor Day— but that is just not true. There are many reasons to camp later into the autumn. Just think: What better way to take in the changing of the leaves than a fun camping trip in the crisp fall air?
August is National Parks Month, which is the perfect excuse to get out and see some summertime beauty, as well as the majesty of the onset of fall.
Many families and individuals are still doing the weeklong vacation, but instead of spending scarce vacation dollars on a condo or cabin, small RVs and