camping

This week’s Friday Photo winner is Ben Canales, who submitted several fantastic shots, including the one above.
Here’s what he had to say about it:
Glowing tent “backlit” by the Milky Way! … Read the rest
Congrats, Ben! You just won an Ultima 65 Spotting Scope with Astromaster Tripod, courtesy of Celestron.
Want your

It’s July and it’s hot. Maybe you were one of the many that set up camp to cool off  last weekend for the holiday, but chances are, even if you were, you’ll be heading to the local watering hole again this summer.
Whether you ski, knee board, tube or just… Read the rest

So it’s Saturday morning, you don’t have to work for the weekend and you’re taking full advantage. You wake up at who cares what time, inhale to fill your lungs with the cool mountain air and you crawl out of your sleeping bag. The sound of your tent unzipping—that distinct… Read the rest

June is a month that slips seamlessly into the ripe heat of full-on summer. And often, it’s at this stage in the season that we find ourselves packing up a few days worth of clothes for a good ol’ camping trip.
Whether you’re filling your pack to the brim with… Read the rest

Memorial Day (aka “let’s celebrate by taking the family out camping”) weekend may be over, but thankfully, there is still a piece of the long weekend left to cherish: the boating wipeouts.
Watch out for that wave.
When exiting, please make sure to actually make it off of the boat.… Read the rest

Being surrounded by trees and the expansive night sky is half the fun of camping in the outdoors, and little thought is usually given to the dangers mother nature can employ as you sleep soundly under the stars. Such was the case for Eric Schniter, a Research Associate in the … Read the rest

We have to admit, camping and beer often go hand-in-hand. But apparently, so do beer and mosquitoes. A recent study shows that mosquitoes are more attracted to beer drinkers, as opposed to those drinking other substances such as water.

From the study:
Water consumption had no effect on human … Read the rest

Yellowstone… Read the rest, by timelapse photographer Andrew Curtis, is a visual tour through one of America’s most iconic national parks. Where this video moves beyond typical and into the realm of sublime, however, is in its brief, possibly unintended, shots of human hustle and bustle. Besides revealing the natural majesty of

Considering that kids who have a greater appreciation for the environment have higher test scores, it’s no surprise that parents are looking for plenty of ways to get their children outdoors.
One parent, Heidi Ahrens, took that desire one step further when she created the website Outdoor Baby a year… Read the rest

In 1997, the Wild and Scenic Merced River, which flows through the Yosemite Valley, flooded and wreaked havoc on campgrounds, lodging and roads. In the wake of the disaster, Yosemite officials saw an opportunity to establish a new plan to help protect the Merced by reducing traffic, rehabilitating developed land… Read the rest

The great thing about trekking into the great outdoors and spending a weekend in your tent is that you get away from people and instead spend some nice time appreciating the beauty of natural solitude. Sure, a camping adventure with a few friends is always fun, but you never want… Read the rest

We’re devoting the September Friday Photo contest to featuring your best trekking/hiking shots. Today’s photo comes from Dave Ross, who took this photo of Mount Rainier from the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area during a camping trip last month. We love the combination of low lying clouds and beautiful wildflowers. Perfect… Read the rest

Saw this posted from Jonathan over at Bike Portland. It’s amazing, see the full size photo here.… Read the rest

The only thing better than camping next to water is camping on water… at least that’s what someone in Amsterdam seems to think. Floating near Almere Beach in the Netherlands, this does look like a pretty idyllic place to crash for the night.
The floating campground is believed to be… Read the rest

Not everyone has the chance to get out in the wildest parts of the wilderness, but its still important to cultivate a love for the outdoors, something the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is very aware of. On Friday and Saturday nights through all of July and… Read the rest