What is “LEACE NO TRACE”? Before “Leave No Trace” became a charity organization to teach outdoor ethics in 1994, “No Trace” was a National Park Service pamphlet to educate backcountry…
Your camping trip was a great success and you had a ton of fun. When you’re back home, it’s easy to just chuck all of your camping gear aside, take…
Shorter hiking trips mean you can take along energy bars and other small, eat-with-your-fingers foods. When you’re going on a longer backpacking trip, you’re going to need to cook…
Alright – so you’ve decided to turn those travel dreams into reality and seek out new adventures and memories overseas. Whether you’re a first-time adventurer or a travel aficionado, there…
Kayaking is a fantastic sport for beginners to learn, and it’s relatively easy to pick up; within just a few hours, you’ll be paddling right along. There are numerous kinds…
As a part of our backpacking for beginners series, our resident backpacking expert Jason shares tips on The Ten Essentials of Outdoor Travel as established by mountaineer and wilderness guide.…
Growing up camping, I didn’t have a sleeping pad; we slept on the ground. Sometimes in a tent, if the bugs were bad enough. Sometimes with an extra blanket under…
So you are ready to go backpacking and you’re starting to gear up. Whether you’re a complete novice or an accomplished backpacker, the gear you choose will make the difference…
Alright so, you’ve successfully done a few shorter trips in your kayak or canoe and now you’re ready to tackle a multi-day paddling camping adventure! Great for you! There’s nothing…
While you might want to pack as light as possible when you’re ready to go riding, there are a few things you’re going to want to have with you. No…