


Review: Your Standout Guide To Energy Gums
Small, compact and easily transportable, these energy gums offer quick boosts when you need it most. It gets a little old, the reaction I get when I say that I don’t drink coffee. As soon as I mention this fact, my listener (and, often, bystanders)… More »

The Utility Of Plastic Flying Discs At Camp
Ranking high among my essential camping gear inventory is my “camp” Frisbee — that classic, traditional saucer-shaped toy. More generically known as a “flying disc,” the Frisbee has been a staple of my outdoor inventory since my days as a Boy Scout. It’s one of… More »

Hiking With Dogs: 5 Beginner Tips
Hiking with your dog is a great way to enjoy nature and get in some beneficial exercise outdoors. Sometimes it just makes sense to take your dog along with you while you’re on the trail rather than leave them at home. Dogs can be great… More »

Portable Fire Pits: Choosing the Right One
If you’ve ever sat outside around an open flame, you know the calming feeling that comes with the experience. And if you’ve ever roasted marshmallows for s’mores or cooked a hot dog on a stick over an open flame at camp, you know how easy… More »

Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2022?
America’s National Park Service is truly a national treasure, protecting some of our most precious and spectacular natural resources. From the most iconic to the smallest and lesser-known, you’ll find breathtaking natural landmarks, diverse wildlife, and endless adventure inside national park boundaries. In recent years,… More »

Skip New Orleans. See Louisiana Instead
Right outside the iconic city of New Orleans, opportunities for outdoor adventures abound The local had a simple question for us, “So, you all been to Louisiana before?” I replied, “No. I mean, we’ve been to New Orleans before, but not Louisiana.” He paused for… More »

Layering Clothing for Hiking: 3 Strategies to Use
If you’ve ever found yourself too hot or too cold while on a hike — wishing you had a cooler shirt or a warmer jacket to put on, you’re not alone. A lot of hikers hit the trails unprepared in how they’re dressed. But there… More »

Smart, Safe Kayaking: Using A Sprayskirt
While the popularity of kayaking has grown to include sit-on-top fishing platforms and recreational boats with huge, open cockpits, the use of sprayskirts on more traditional kayaks should be considered an important safety procedure among paddlers. The primary purpose of a sprayskirt (a skirt-like garment… More »