100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide
Read MoreFilled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide
Read MoreI’ve been camping for around 40 years and I never thought of it as a life or death decision making process. To narrow it down to only the things that are most likely to kill you, I would focus on the basics of survival, and I will add the wildcard of wildlife Shelter – Bring an adequate tent, sleeping bag and pad, so you will be warm and dry. Keep your tent tightly zipped up at night to prevent unwanted animal intruders. Water – If you’re camping away from potable…
Read MoreNever ever ever cook food and leave it in your tent overnight… Scratch that. Just never bring food inside your tent. especially in bear country. Even outside of bears, there are a lot of other critters just as likely to sneak in and ruin your camping trip. Never let a camp fire get out of control. Never point any loaded weapon at anything, unless you plan on killing it. And always treat every weapon like it’s loaded, even if it’s not. So never point a weapon at anything, unless you…
Read MoreIf you recently discovered the joy of camping and spending time in nature, good for you! There’s nothing like feeling the sun shine on your skin and breathing in fresh air. But along with the good things of being outdoors, you should know that the woods are rough and prone to accidents and injuries. You should always be careful, prepared and most of all, always thinking about your safety and that of your fellow campers. Follow these important tips for a safe outdoor trip: Anticipate bugs and insects We all…
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