Finding Peace In Nature Camping
Enjoy the sun slowly rising to begin your day. You don’t need to be in a hurry to get anywhere by a certain time. Just sit by the campfire sipping your morning coffee or a cup of hot cocoa. Take your time making breakfast (hopefully over the campfire) while you listen to nature waking up all around you. The birds …
Solo Tent Camping
It always catches me off guard when people express concern when they find out I am going camping alone. For me, there is no stronger feeling of freedom than the one I feel when I am solo tent camping, surrounded by nature. I can take as long as I want to explore a trail when others aren’t waiting on me …
6 Simple Backpacking Tips for Beginners
Spending a day hiking in the great outdoors is an experience unlike any other. The only problem is that you may be limited in how far you can go, and which trails you can hike unless you’re able to bring some essential supplies with you – that’s where backpacking comes in. If you’ve never tried backpacking before, you don’t know …
Simple Tips for Staying Warm on a Winter Hike
Just because the weather has turned cold and bitter doesn’t mean that the outdoors aren’t still great. If you love to hike and you’re determined not to let the change of seasons stop you, good for you! Just be sure to follow some simple safety guidelines to keep warm and safe on your winter hike. Tips for Packing Winter Hiking …
Ten Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Fall Camping Trip
The fall is a wonderful time of year to go camping. Not only are temperatures starting to cool down after the heat of summer, but the leaves are changing and the world is full of beauty. To make sure your fall camping trip is as enjoyable as possible, keep these ten things in mind during the planning process: 1. Check …
Choosing a Safe and Comfortable Campsite
Nothing compares to camping out under the stars but just because you are roughing it doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable. There is an option between unrolling a sleeping bag on the hard ground and holing up in a hotel, you just have to find it. Keep reading to learn how to choose a campsite that is both safe and …
My Tent Camping Checklist
It is virtually impossible to create a camping checklist that will work for everyone. We all have different preferences for how we like to camp. Some folks backpack and camp along the trail, while others (like me) prefer car camping at a campground. I tend to prefer state parks, especially if they have hiking trails and a river or lake. …
Exploring Your State Parks
When is the last time you explored your local state parks? Often times I find that people don’t realize how many state park activities are right in their own area. Take the time to explore your state park to find out what services they provide. As an example, in Texas, many of the parks even offer free fishing equipment that …
Make Your Campsite More Comfortable
There is nothing better than spending a weekend in the great outdoors. Just because you want to “get away from it all,” however, doesn’t mean that you can’t be comfortable while you do it. You don’t have to go so far as to buy a camper that costs as much as a small house, but there are some simple things …
Prepared for an Emergency While Camping?
Camping is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the great outdoors while taking a break from the hectic pace of daily life. Airing out your tent and sleeping bag or pointing the RV toward the furthest horizon allows you to reconnect with nature and explore sights more awe-inspiring than your dreams. Emergencies – of any type – …
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