Planning a long-distance thru-hike through the John Muir Trail can be a daunting task. It’s a trail that takes about three weeks to complete, so it’s not like y...
Mentioning that you’re going camping in the winter may get you some strange looks from non-outdoors enthusiasts, but winter can be a great time to head into the...
When heading outside in extremely cold weather; you need to choose your clothing very carefully. If you want to survive sub-zero temperatures or winter survival...
For any avid outdoors person who spends a lot of time in the woods or backcountry, an occasional run-in with a bear seems inevitable. In normal circumstances, b...
As nice as it would be, we can’t spend all of our time in the great outdoors. Don’t worry, though, while you may not be able to physically experience these outd...
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy smashed both self-supported and supported FKT (Fastest Known Time) records on August 31st 2017. McConaughy started the trail on July...
What started off as an average hiking day ended up being quite an ordeal for 74-year-old Jeffrey Glassner, as he was followed on the trail by two grizzly bear c...
Americans love camping. That statement is backed by a report by the Outdoor Foundation, which listed camping as the fourth most popular outdoor activity in 2016...
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, it was unlike anything the state had previously experienced. The flooding was unprecedented at levels thought to occur only eve...
Camping is a brilliant option for families who wish to go on vacation without busting the bank. Spending time outdoors helps us connect with nature and the magn...