By Julia Olivas.
Visiting US state parks is a great way to enjoy fresh air and sightseeing without going too far away from home. But, of course, you can always plan a vacation to travel and see all the US state parks. Sightseeing national parks as well is an affordable vacation that the entire family can enjoy.
State parks are huge and have tons of space for you and your family, but you’ll need to plan ahead to ensure your trip is fun instead of stressful. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy
By Liz Shemaria
Everyone has been spending more time in the great outdoors during the last two years, and there’s nothing quite like the freedom of getting away from everything. But to truly forget about it all, there’s some advanced planning needed, not only to get a handle on your work but to make sure your home is secure while you are away. Especially if you are going to be completely off the grid, home security is important; you want to know that everything at home is safe and sound, with
Pauline Alba checks out this nifty waterproof nylon pack
We all have our ways and habits and when we are encouraged to try something new, we may not always be all in when we try it. I had to admit I had some of this resistance when I was sent the Wautton Best Hiking Fanny pack. I had just purchased a lighter backpack for our day hiking trips. Even though I really liked my backpack, I was carrying a big pack of very little stuff.
Since we hike with dogs, we are carrying extra water, snacks, bug
Pauline Alba puts the Sansbug Pop Up Tent to the test
I had the joy of growing up with a camping family. So many memories of sleeping in the tent and spending all day outside. This was something that my husband and I made sure that our kids enjoyed as well.
One thing I don’t remember when I was younger was the bugs. As my kids grew, so did the size of the lumps from mosquito bites. Every night as we sit by the campfire, the mosquitoes start to change the ratio of humans to flying minibeasts.
Sara Baird tries out Kuhl Travel Pants
I live in outdoor pants. I found some that pass for work and I have them in several different colors so I can wear them daily to my high school teaching job. I also wear them on weekends and vacations well, pretty much everywhere I go. I love how they fit, that they allow you to move, and of course that they actually have working pockets. It is also handy that the fabrics will dry quickly if you get wet or work up a sweat. When Kuhl asked if I
By Pauline Alba
Everything in moderation. Unless it is coffee, then I tend to get excessive. My favorite part of the camping trip is waking before everybody else, making my coffee, maybe a fire, and watching everything wake up. Since I am an earlier riser everybody else gets reheated coffee. We have tried some other products, but nothing is like camp coffee in a percolator, until I received Wildland Coffee.
Wildland Coffee is coffee on the go. The coffee comes in cute little packets and inside
By Sara Baird
Living in Minnesota in the spring is always an adventure. Over the course of a week, it is not strange to experience snow, rain, and storms, with temperatures ranging from freezing to hot. It can be hard to know how to dress each day and it’s even harder to know what to pack when traveling. I was excited to have an opportunity to try out the Gamma Heated Jacket from Wear Graphene this spring to see if it would stand up to this weather.
According
By Anna Griffiths
Part of the adventure of camping is the food, but good, versatile recipe ideas for campers can be hard to come across. Of immediate concern is convenience. How can you cook this food when you are out in the wild? Only then can you start to think about the taste and textures of the meals you create. But we don’t think that nature lovers should be restricted to dull tins of beans and sausages heated over a camping stove.
Going camping is an experience that should be remembered
By Julia Olivas
Allergies come with all sorts of unpleasant symptoms that can ruin an otherwise perfect spring or summer day. From digestive problems to headaches and difficulty breathing, allergies are something many people suffer from, especially during the springtime. However, they can flare up at any point throughout the year. While there is no cure for allergies, you can treat and control symptoms. Everyone likes spending time outside, especially when the winter finally ends and you can finally
By Julie Landry
Now that the camping season has officially kicked off, it’s time to start planning and preparing for your next trip, or your first trip! One of the main concerns when it comes to tent camping is sleep.
It may not be the initial thought on your mind while preparing to go, but once you’re pitching your tent and prepping your campsite, it’ll set in. The ground isn’t the most forgiving when it comes to comfort.
It’s never perfectly flat and there could be rocks, sticks, acorns,