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How to Enjoy a Camp Fire During a Fire Ban

Whether in your backyard or deep in the wilderness, there is nothing quite like the feeling of a real fire. Not only does a fire provide warmth, but it also provides light for safety and a means to cook your dinner if desired. But, if you live in an area that gets particularly dry ...

Hikes through Echo Lake

The White Mountain Region of North Conway, New Hampshire is the setting for majestic Echo Lake State Park, and Cathedral Ledge. Both offer a series of unique hikes for all abilities. Looking west out of North Conway, it is easy to see Cathedral’s famous cliff, and why so many hikers are up for the ...

Essential gear for day hikes – Part 15

On the basic day hike one will likely want to bring along a few essential items. While hiking boots are not absolutely required, they are very helpful and provide good support over uncertain terrain. Your feet are your most important asset any time you’re on the trail so you’ll want to take care of ...

Testimonies: My most magical hike

My magic hike happened many, many years ago. I grew up in a boarding school for fatherless boys, and by the summer before we would be high school seniors, all the boys in my class had lived, fought, played and studied together every day for ten years. We weren’t just schoolmates. We were brothers. ...

Different Types of Camping Tents – Part 2

Tents are categorized in three main ways: season, capacity, and use. Finding the right tent involves selecting the right features from each category. SEASON The category “season” is used to describe the time of year the tent will be useful. Rather than using summer, fall, etc., tents are described as two, three, or four ...