Anyone who might someday get lost while backpacking, hunting, or canoeing  should know the basic principles of how to build a wilderness survival shelter. There are various types, ranging from snow caves to poncho tents to modified rock-ledge shelters. They all have their point, but this article will cover just one: the lean-to. One advantage of a lean-to is that it can be built virtually anyplace there are trees. Another is that it calls for no tools. Finally, it can be built with a assortment of materials. The most  design starts with a small tree or pole or stick which is lodged horizontally in...

Camping cooking can be some of the best cooking there is. With the environment and smells and then add the wonderful taste of food off the fire, nothing is better. There are several different methods that can be used when cooking while camping including with camp stoves, charcoal, wood fires, foil cooking and more. Depending on what you’re making and how you like it cooked sometimes decides what method you’ll use. There are, however, several camping cooking tips to consider before going out. Tip 1: Freeze Meat Tip 2: Plan ahead of time Tip 3: Easier cleaning method Tip 4: Keeping...

Do you want to take a camping break with your friends, your family or maybe with your romantic partner? If that is the case, then you better start planning for that outdoor trip. It is not often that you get the opportunity to camp outdoors and so you might as well get the most out of it. And for that you would do well to plan your camping trip ahead of time. If you are clueless on what exactly are the things you need to do and prepare for, here are some pointers on how to plan well for a camping activity. One of the advantages of planning a camping vacation is being able to get a reservation from the...

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Whether you’re at home in the wilderness or one night of camping will satisfy you for years, a night spent under the moon can be a way to bond with friends or family. Nothing beats a night in front of a campfire toasting marshmallows and telling stories. Besides your tent, sleeping bag, and other provisions, the most important part of your adventure is the camp fire. Camp fires bring warmth and light to your outdoor adventure as well as supplying you with many great tasting meals that you can’t get anywhere else. Since the campfire is the centerpiece of your camping experience, here are...

My kids love camping. All winter long they wanted to know when we would be going again. And the thing they look forward to the most? Biking. Being eight and five they aren’t allowed to venture far from home, and living in town I make them stay on the sidewalks. They love the freedom when we camp to bike all over the campground and through trails, and just have the chance to discover new places. We bought a couple of sets of walkie talkies and attached one to each bike, and keep a set with us at the campground so we can keep in touch with them. And they really come in handy. Our son had no...

National parks and family vacations just seem to go hand in hand. In fact, most people over the age of 35 have at least one fond childhood memory of a national park family vacation. Today, many parents long to recreate that magical childhood vacation experience with their own children; but at the same time they worry about appropriate access. Are our national parks really wheelchair-accessible? The answer is a qualified “yes.” Access varies from park to park, so advance planning is a must; however, generally speaking most national parks are a great choice for accessible and affordable...

To get ready for camping trips, you must first dust off your sense of adventure! Once you have that intact, you can refer to the following list of essentials. To keep track of things as you pack, it may be best to have an area designated to collect all the camping gear. 1st is the tent or camper of your choice. Be sure it is cleaned out, aired out, and bug free (for the most part anyway). Make certain that all pieces needed are accounted for such as tent stakes, tarp, blocks for wheels, etc. 2nd prepare our bedding. Bring sleeping bags, pillows. Pack sheets or blankets if they are needed. If you...

by Chris Channing With vacations costing so much these days, camping is becoming more popular among the average family. Families that take camping trips regularly are adapted to living out in the wilderness, but new families may not be. If you’re just starting out, there are some tools you should be familiar with. The mode of rest you get is the first thing to plan. First camping trips usually don’t include an expensive camper or vehicle, so odds are you will be using a tent or a cabin to do the camping in. A tent is easy to setup, and models today only take minutes to setup. You...

by Stephen Hobbs It goes without saying there are more than 5 important survival skills to know and apply. Given the many outdoor-related television shows and YOU Tube videos available, everybody is offering up what they think is important for surviving the wilderness. While all of these presentations help, it is in answering these specific 5 questions that will make or break your preparation and prevention for your next adventure. Therefore, can you answer these questions with a resounding YES? More important, can you prove the answer before you leave on your next adventure? Remember it is one thing...