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  1. Camping overnight being considered at Grafton park

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012

    Overnight camping would be available for the first time, along with new year-round rental cabins, according to plans released last week by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The agency would also study whether to add a second public beach on Long Pond to help reduce the crunch of bathers that sometimes jam the park's sole… Full Story »


  2. 2012 NWF Great American Backyard Campout!

    Great Wild Outdoors &bull Jan 29, 2012

    Tent all setup!Save the date! The date for the 2012 National Wildlife Federation Backyard Campout is Saturday June 23, 2012! This is a great event as it encourages families to try out camping, right from their back yard! Get your… Full Story »


  3. Lost Brook Dispatches: The Discovery

    Adirondack Almanack &bull Jan 27, 2012

    Become a part of the solution: Andrew Liveris (UPENN interview) and the Nature Conservancy hope to plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. New York Apartments Looking for Budget Hotels in Manhattan New York or New York Apartments? Lets Book Hotel is a good resource for all your new york accommodation needs. It was Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, 2010. I had driven through the night to make it to the Adirondacks from my home in Madison. I had to see for myself the amazing opportunity I had stumbled upon while browsing around on the web. I was… Full Story »

  4. Family Camping Tents Can Get Rather Massive

    Camping Tourist &bull Jan 20, 2012

    Family camping tents are the perfect tents for any kind of family adventure out in the wilderness because it allows you to put your entire family under one roof. No parent likes the idea of putting their kids in a… Full Story »


  5. 1912's Race to the South Pole: Who Were the Players in the Great Race?

    TreeHugger Travel and Nature Blog &bull Jan 13, 2012

    Antarctic Mania is seizing the world as we sit in the middle of the 100th anniversary of Rouald Amundsen's winning of the race to the South Pole, on December 14, and Robert Falcon Scott's arrival on January 17. Every magazine and website has been writing articles about the heroes and villains of the great era of Antarctic exploration. Having been obsessed with the place for years, I will try and explain who the players are. Fridtjof Nansen never went to the Antarctic, but he set the model for how one explores in the cold. He was the first to cross… Full Story »

  6. Winter Boots For The Wise

    Wend Magazine Blog &bull Jan 12, 2012

    You have the best tent, the warmest sleeping bag and a pair of righteous hiking boots. Your skis are fat; your jacket is Gortex. You are the person with all the right equipment and other gear heads look up to you. Yet at the same time, one seemingly small, fatal mistake can completely debunk your status as king or queen of the outdoors: you will rue the moment you find yourself in a howling winter storm wearing the wrong footwear. Wiser folk will look at your sorry, soaked leather shoes and think, "I pity that poor fool without… Full Story »

  7. Top 5 New Year's Resolutions

    Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jan 11, 2012

    Some of the most common New Year's resolutions involve building camaraderie and good will and improving quality of life - which are exactly the sort of positive life changes Grand Canyon river trips foster. Here's a list of five common resolutions and ways… Full Story »

  8. How to Ditch the Tent But Still Go Camping

    Camping Tourist &bull Jan 9, 2012

    Camping has been enjoying a boom since the recession of 2008/9. As people seek out more cost effective ways to holiday, camping proves to be the best value option. However, not everyone likes to sleep under canvas and go without… Full Story »


  9. #1 2011 Gear of the Year: Big Agnes Copper Spur 3

    Calipidder.com &bull Dec 31, 2011

    This is the second of the two new 2011 purchases to make the list. Many of you are familiar with my love for my solo tent, the Tarptent Rainbow. Because I love that tent so much I purchased the Double… Full Story »

    • Backpack

  10. Walk Off Those Christmas Cookies with the Big Parade

    Modern Hiker &bull Dec 25, 2011

    I hope you're having a lovely holiday this weekend, and you're stuffing yourself with delicious baked goods you'd normally shun the rest of the year. If you're doing that in a tent somewhere in the woods, even better! If you… Full Story »

  11. (M) O Canada!

    Backpacking Light &bull Dec 20, 2011

    Once we left the snow behind, we really picked up momentum. As I mentioned in my last article, Teresa and Butterfly began following us with the car in northern California. This plan had two possibilities. It could either slow us down while enjoying family time or give us a little wind in our sails. I think we struck a good balance there. Because we were "slack packing" often, we could hike higher miles in fewer hours, not to mention the carrot of seeing… Full Story »

  12. Tent Review Round-up

    About Camping &bull Dec 19, 2011

    There are so many camping tents on the market today, which is why About Camping's team of gear researchers is testing camping tents and accessories to find the best tents for your needs. ... Read Full Post Full Story »

  13. 4 Useful Tips for Camping Abroad

    Camping Tourist &bull Dec 17, 2011

    When traveling, staying in hotels can give you a sense of the people, but camping abroad gives you a feel for the land itself. However, camping far from home requires more forethought than setting your tent in your own backyard.… Full Story »

  14. Make Sure to Bring a Camping Air Mattress

    Camping Tourist &bull Dec 15, 2011

    You should try to make sure you bring a camping air mattress anytime you go camping because no one likes sleeping on the hard ground at night. Most people learn about the need for an air mattress after their first camping experience, but this… Full Story »


  15. Muppets Sleep In Hammocks!

    Trek Life &bull Dec 2, 2011

    Over the Thanksgiving break I took a trip to the movie theater to see the new Muppets movie with my niece and nephew. It was brilliant, funny, touching and everything a Muppet movie should be. But that's not why I'm posting about it here - it's the hammocks that caught my attention. Hammocks were featured in the movie… Full Story »

  16. Where to Find Some Discount Camping Equipment

    Camping Tourist &bull Dec 1, 2011

    Discount camping equipment is a great option for people who do not go camping very often and just need some gear to bring with them on their camping trip. Some people do not go camping very often, so it would not make much sense to buy the most… Full Story »


  17. Origins of the Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains

    The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 1, 2011

    There are roughly 850 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There's also a lot of history underneath those trails we walk along today. How were these trails established? Who blazed them, and why?Some of the earliest trails in what would become the national park were simple game trails, created by migrating bison, elk, and other large animals. Many of these were later adapted by the Indians in the area. By the late 1800's, big lumber companies were converting Indian trails into logging roads and railroads… Full Story »

    • Appalachian Trail

  18. Should You Go with the Cheap Camping Tents?

    Camping Tourist &bull Nov 29, 2011

    Anyone who is thinking about going camping for the first time has some serious decisions to make before he/she leaves the house and hit the road. One of the biggest decisions you have to make is on the quality of the… Full Story »

  19. Life Under Nylon in New York State

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Nov 27, 2011

    Whatever you love to do outdoors in New York (hiking canoeing, kayaking, cycling), you will nearly always have a better time if you take a tent and camp. It means you can stay out longer and do not have to worry about getting back to civilization to get to bed. Whether you're a New York resident or… Full Story »

  20. Black Friday Deals

    Modern Hiker &bull Nov 25, 2011

    Hopefully you're joining the Big Parade's walk today or enjoying a hike somewhere, but maybe before or afterward you'd like to try to save a bit of cash on some outdoorsy gear or gifts. Well, you're in luck, because it's… Full Story »

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