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There are a lot of elements that go into having a successful camping trip. Packing efficiently for a camping trip includes bringing the right supplies. While a hiking compass might be one of the oldest and most essential tools used by explorers and navigators, it remains one of the most important items to bring camping....

When you get the chance to enjoy a piece of expertly smoked meat, you quickly realize what you’re eating right in the very moment is unlike anything else in the culinary world. The complex flavors present in the meat are ones you will not obtain from any other cooking method. Even spices known for adding...

Before you can think about slicing up a fish with your favorite fillet knife, you need to first catch the fish, and that require a rod and your favorite tackle box. In the world of many fishing rods, there is even more species of fish to catch. Some types of fish are smaller and weigh...

People have leaned on ice fishing as a way to obtain food for a long time. The practice of ice fishing is native to the early residents of North America. Back in the day, the people taking part in ice fishing would use wooden decoys shaped like fish to lure in their prey. Once a...

We all love spending time outdoors, and camping is one of the best ways to do so safely. Camping has the ability to bring different groups together. It makes for a great night or day, and can also teach you some valuable skills and lessons about nature. There are tons of different fuels you can...

Enjoying everything from guided tours to high-risk expeditions, more than two million people visit caves in national parks each year in search of fun and adventure. Caves are filled with wondrous sights and exciting moments, providing people just what they are looking for. The right approach must be taken, however, or the adventure could turn...

Everyone should camp at least once in their lives. Camping allows you to commune with nature, relax, spend time with family and friends away from the distractions of everyday life, and it is just plain fun, but it also takes a lot more planning than glamping does. With this being said, if you’ve never been...

If you’re going car camping or RV camping, rain isn’t a big issue. But if you’re tent camping, rain can ruin your camping trip if you don’t know how to handle it. Some people will go into a camping situation fully knowing it will absolutely rain, for sure. Of course, there’s also the very real...

Whether you’re heading out for a long road trip or a short camping trip lasting for a weekend or longer, you’re going to want a well-stocked camping pantry. You may be thinking you must bring a camping cooler to store meats, beverages, and produce items, but that’s not exactly what we’re talking about. There’s a...

Proper cleaning is very important, but it’s something we don’t always think about when we go camping. When you are at home, you have a standard process for cleaning your cooking equipment, including dishes and cooktop. Cleaning when you are camping is a bit more challenging, but no less important. However, you’ll find a little...

Camping provides a mental and physical escape from the busy schedule of everyday life, which makes preserving the beauty of nature essential to keeping this pastime alive. “Leave No Trace” camping keeps these natural areas intact for the protection of wildlife and the enjoyment of campers, including yourself, for years to come. Whether it’s to...

Glamping has been making waves for a little while now, but many people still do not understand what it is. Some simply have no idea what benefits glamping provides or why they should choose it over traditional camping, and others simply know of glamping as the butt of jokes on sit-coms like Parks and Recreation....

Whether you are on a hunting trip, kayaking, fishing, or hiking, outdoor activities can go awry without appropriate supplies and clean water. If you do not bring along your supply of water, you will have to learn how to use tools to purify water at your destination. This guide explains how you could go about...

Nothing beats the feeling of gathering around a campfire with a few friends or family under a clear sky. The concept of building a campfire sounds easy, right? You only need a pile of wood and a match. Anyone who has ever been out camping knows that starting a campfire is not as easy as...

When children learn to camp at a young age, they develop important memories that they will always hold on to and cherish. They will learn to enjoy and respect nature and ask questions about what they see. People who spend too much time indoors forget about the beauties and joys of the natural world, and...

The opportunity to spend time in nature is a wonderful thing. It’s even more fun if you’re properly prepared. Whether you’re planning to go backpacking or mountaineering for weeks in the deep forest of a mountain range, or car or RV camping at a frontcountry campground, you’ll need the right camping tools and equipment. Bring...

The major problem with camping today is that most of the food one would think to take is designed for fast-eating use and consumption – in other words, junk food. The other problem with this kind of food is that it’s also heavy on the gluten factor. Think about it: how many campsites have bagels,...