Review

Review: Your Standout Guide To Energy Gums

By: Chez Chesak

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 »

How To

The Utility Of Plastic Flying Discs At Camp

By: Tom Watson

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 »

How To

Hiking With Dogs: 5 Beginner Tips

By: Suzanne Downing

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 »

How To

Portable Fire Pits: Choosing the Right One

By: Suzanne Downing

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 »

News

Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2022?

By: Taryn Shorr

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 »

Story

Skip New Orleans. See Louisiana Instead

By: Chez Chesak

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 »

How To

Layering Clothing for Hiking: 3 Strategies to Use

By: Suzanne Downing

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 »

How To

Smart, Safe Kayaking: Using A Sprayskirt

By: Tom Watson

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 »