Whether you’re building a leisurely campfire or a winter storm has knocked the power out, knowing how to chop wood for fuel is an important skill for any outdoor enthusiast to know. If you’ve had zero experience with an axe, odds are you could still get the job done. But knowing proper tool selection, technique, …
5 Great Hiking Trails in the United States
These five great places to hike in the United States offer a variety of terrains and landscapes to navigate. From lush forests to barren mountaintops, there is no shortage of fantastic sights to take in and challenges to tackle on the many fantastic trails in the contiguous United States. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely …
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4 Outdoor Activities To Do With Your Kids
Getting kids into an outdoorsy lifestyle can be a challenge for parents. Often, the outdoor activities that adults love end up trying children’s patience and ultimately frustrating the both of you. You can combat this effect, however, by tailoring the outdoor activities you enjoy to keep your kids interested and engaged. Try out the following …
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How Reservoir Draw Downs Can Improve Your Fishing
In the springtime, many man-made reservoirs are drawn down several feet by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Waters recede from banks all around these often massive bodies of water, exposing areas otherwise covered in deep, murky water. Reasons for this vary from power generation and irrigation to anticipation of heavy spring rains. Regardless of …
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Outdoor Tips: Pack More Efficiently For Camping Trips
To be honest, packing is one of the more loathsome chores to complete when going on a camping trip. It’s time consuming, repetitive, and generally just plain tedious to do – especially when it’s the last order of business standing between you and the great outdoors. Perhaps this is why so many of gloss over …
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Using Nature to Predict Weather
When you’re out on a camping trip, odds are there is little access to internet or television – meaning you have to rely on past extended forecasts to determine the weather over the next few days. And, as anyone who has relied on a weather forecast can attest to, those extended predictions are far from …
Tips For Environmentally Friendly Camping
Few groups are as environmentally conscious as those who love the outdoors. But, ironically, the things we do on camping trips often contribute pretty heavily to environmental problems at large. If you’re interested in maintaining the outdoors for your children and future generations, it may be worth it to take the extra time and effort …
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How to Make Easy Camping Meals
Learning how to make easy camping meals can save you a ton of time on your next camping trip. Though outdoor cooking can be fun, it’s never good to miss out on other outdoor activities because you’re stuck making food for everyone. Use the following guidelines to minimize the work and time it takes to …
How to Find a Campsite
The first thing new campers have to figure out when they reach their destination is how to turn a given spot in the woods into a livable space. Learning how to find and set up a campsite is essential to having a fun and comfortable outdoor experience. Finding the right spot will serve to protect …
How to Build a Debris Hut
Of all the makeshift shelters that have been developed and used by outdoorsmen, the debris hut is likely the most popular. This is so for several reasons. First and foremost, debris huts are exceedingly easy to build provided there are resources around you. Second, no matter what the temperature is, a well stuffed debris hut …