Camping
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One Pot Camping Meals
By Megan Darmody A camping trip is one of the best ways to unwind and destress from the craziness of our daily lives. As a woman, you likely wear many hats, whether it’s mom, wife, business owner, employee or friend. When you immerse yourself in the wilderness and unplug from all devices, you can reset…
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The Natural Beauty of Northern Thailand
I had been fortunate enough to visit this wonderful country a couple of times on past trips but my most recent visit (April 2018) took me for the first time to North Thailand, which is a stunning contrast to the metropolis of Bangkok and the more popular coastal areas. Here I found less development…
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5 Unforgettable Camping Spots in Australia
By Olivia Williams Jones No matter how long I’ve lived in this beautiful country, its untamed nature never ceases to amaze me, hence our family tradition to roam the wilderness whenever we possibly can. It does come with its challenges and setbacks, but as soon as we start exploring, all those troubles fade away –…
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Crow Peak – where the plains and hills collide
By Robin EH. Bagley If you’re road-tripping along Interstate 90 in the Great Plains, it’s hard to miss the Black Hills, an island of tree-covered mountains in the middle of an ocean of prairie. The Black Hills, or Paha Sapa to the native peoples of the Northern Plains, are entirely unexpected but offer fantastic hiking…
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How to choose and use a camp stove
By Krista Karlson Sharpen your dinner duty skills with this easy guide. When I first started camping and backpacking, I’d strategically avoid dinner duty. I’d offer to set up the tent or get water, but I never helped cook because I didn’t know how to use a stove. I felt embarrassed, like I wasn’t “outdoorsy”…
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Exploring Mount Rogers, Virginia
By Ashley Barlow Mount Rogers is most famous for being the highest point in Virginia with a height of 5,729 feet (1,746 m) above sea level! There are a few different trail options you can take leading to the summit. This includes the Elk Garden Trailhead which approaches Mount Rogers from the west and is…
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Get Your Children to Sleep Easily
By Margaret Smith 5 Great Ways to Get Your Children to Sleep Easily While Camping Camping is a fun and inexpensive activity that lets your kids spend time with you and the great outdoors. But as with all things when children are involved, there are some challenges that lay ahead when planning a family camping…
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How to Build an Emergency Snow Trench Shelter
By Carley Fairbrother Why Build a Snow Trench Shelter? Imagine you are out for a snowshoe or a backcountry ski, and you get lost, or a storm makes travel too dangerous, or your friend gets injured. You need a shelter, and fast. Luckily for you, you are surrounded by one of nature’s most convenient building…
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Nature Play Ideas for Kids Enjoyment
By Bryony Sumner When we were packing up our house to set off on our camping adventure around Australia one of the things that shocked me the most was how many toys we owned! Our boys were only aged 1 and 2 at the time – so in just 2 short years we had gathered…
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How to hike and camp while on your period
By Krista Karlson When my partner and I go for weekend trips, we pack like this: throw everything we might need in a pile on the living room floor, transfer the pile to the back of the car, and start driving north. Last week, as Friday approached, I knew I’d be adding one more thing…