As the weather starts to cool off for fall and winter, it's time to think about how you're going to prepare for cold weather camping. Depending on the climate of the area you are camping, this may mean changing up traditional camping plans completely and adjusting for...
Quite often people don't think about refilling their propane tanks until it is too late. Your tank isn't quite empty yet but once you start trying to use it to fuel your grill our outdoor heater, it runs out. We've all been there at least once. In order to prevent...
If you're camping with a group of people or staying out for multiple days, it's likely you have a lot of stuff with you. From the basic necessities like food, water, sleeping bags and your tent to the more fun things like your kayak, mountain bikes, fire ring, and...
Let's face it, at this point in the summer it's getting to be too hot to stay in the city. So let's get out and go camping! Here are some things to do on your next camping trip as you begin planning your next getaway: Hiking Get your hiking boots and walking sticks...
June 18 is National Go Fishing Day, which means it's a prime time to cast out your line and reel in some summer fun! Before you head out the door with your tackle box and poles, add these items to your fishing trip supply list. Unless you're going the...
Packing up the car for a move or road trip? Need a little bit more room, but don't need a full trailer to haul the rest? Strap on a rooftop carrier, and you're on your way to maximum car-loading efficiency. Equipped with 15 cubic feet of storage space atop your...
Anyone who's ventured out on a last minute camping trip with little to no planning knows that camping can be a real pain if you don't properly prepare for it. Especially if you're trying to "rough it", you need to make sure you do some research and make a list of...
Summer is almost here, and you know what that means -- music festivals. So many music festivals. Music festival season starts in March with events like South by Southwest filled with varying popular music genres going all the way until August with the never forgotten...
Even for a quick weekend trip, camping can be therapeutic if you've been trapped in the "concrete jungle" for too long. Check out the top cities for camping, and hit the road with your sport trailer on a hitch behind you! Olympic National Park, Washington Arguably the...
Out on the open water, paddle in hand, conquering the rapids while surrounded by stunning scenery--what more could you ask for in a kayaking excursion? Check out the top cities for kayaking below, and don't forget to set up a roof kayak rack for the car on your way to...
In this day and age, having your home hooked up to electricity and water is so common that living somewhere considered "off the grid" seems almost impossible. However, as unlikely as it may seem, more and more people are choosing to ditch the norms and move into...
As Autumn settles in around the nation, it's a great time to get outdoors and take in all of nature's beauty. For some of us, this is just the beginning of camping season, while for others it may be a "last hurrah" of sorts, visiting a favorite spot before the...