Camping

With a wood stove and a proper tent, you can take your winter camping adventure to the next level. Tents built for hot camping are designed for wood…

Camping can be a year-round activity—with the right gear, that is. A good sleep system is a cornerstone of camping preparedness, and a sleeping…

A different set of rules apply when you're camping in the extreme cold conditions of winter. Your standard gear isn't going to cut it if temperatures…

Winter camping is far different from warm-weather camping. You’ll need to bring more, typically heavier, gear, and because you can’t rely…

Glamping is typically defined as a mix of glamor and camping. The result is an outdoor experience unlike any other, where campers spend their days…

Packing away the tent for the cold season means that cabin camping opportunities abound. Snowmobiling, wildlife watching, skiing, and cozying up by…

Fall in Illinois means pumpkin patches, local festivals, and camping in the beautiful state parks throughout the state. The dense forests, lush…

It doesn't matter whether you’re staying at a fully electric campsite in a modern campground or backpacking in a designated wilderness area,…

If you’re planning a spring or summer camping trip to one of our national parks, now is the time to book your campsite reservations. Whether…

Choosing the right campsite for our backcountry excursions can be surprisingly more challenging that you might think. Sure, it’s nice to…

Can’t bear the thought of leaving your furry friend behind while you set off for adventure? Bring them along for the ride and make memories…

Investing in a recreational vehicle (RV) is a big decision. Whether you're buying an older model that's used but still reliable or a shiny new Class…

For many folks, meal planning is the biggest thing to worry about when getting ready for a camping trip. Whether you’re backpacking, car…

There’s something downright elegant about stripping life down to its basic elements: shelter and food (and, ideally, good company). We’re…

Spring may be just around the corner, but many parts of the country are only now starting to thaw out from a long, cold winter. If you’re…