As much as we love grilling, there’s an impracticality to using a larger propane grill for prepping your meals while camping. It’s mainly just in the size of the grill itself and the lugging of the tanks to fuel it. Smaller charcoal grills are an option–but if you really want to get back to basics […]
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You might think that dropping temperatures and snowfall would be a detriment to visiting our amazing national park system, but one look at some of these vistas in winter will have you thinking otherwise. If you’re looking for some of North America’s most breathtaking scenery, then winter is the time of year, and these parks […]
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You might think that dropping temperatures and snowfall would be a detriment to visiting our amazing national park system, but one look at some of these vistas in winter will have you thinking otherwise. If you’re looking for some of North America’s most breathtaking scenery, then winter is the time of year, and these parks […]
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Is a winter tent really worth the extra investment? If you plan to camp throughout the winter in snowy conditions, the answer is yes. A four-season (or winter) tent is designed to withstand heavy snow loads and high winds as well as generally inclement weather. Winter tents have room for the additional gear required for […]
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The camping market is seriously oversaturated with some fine, if very expensive, tools these days. Which is fine if you have the budget to pick up a nicer hatchet or camp axe. But it’s unfortunate for campers who are just starting out, or for those who just want to get into the woods on a […]
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best kept secrets in North America for outdoor adventure. It is a vast, forested region surrounded on three sides by Great Lakes and sharing roughly 200 miles of borderland with Wisconsin. It is sparsely populated by humans and full of natural wonders, including moose and wolves. There is […]
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best kept secrets in North America for outdoor adventure. It is a vast, forested region surrounded on three sides by Great Lakes and sharing roughly 200 miles of borderland with Wisconsin. It is sparsely populated by humans and full of natural wonders, including moose and wolves. There is […]
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Stretching 3,000 miles from western Canada down into New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains cover several states and feature some of the most beautiful views and diverse wildlife through varying terrain. According to the National Park Service, the enormous mountain range can be divided into four different physiographic provinces: Northern Rocky Mountains: This area, encompassing a […]
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Rocket stoves have become quite popular for camping in recent years. One thing we love about these little stoves, is how they are designed to use less fuel and produce far less smoke than a standard-sized counterpart. The result is a stove that’s highly-efficient and extremely-stealthy for camping purposes. There’s a bevy of camping stoves […]
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Electric vehicles are becoming popular as gas prices continue to soar and individual states enact climate change policies. But what does that mean for the future of camping trailers? People living the RV life have large diesel- or gas-powered trucks capable of towing 10,000 pounds or more. However, electric vehicles don’t have the same tow […]
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