More and more people today enjoy the simple, wholesome fun of hiking. hiking is an affordable, yet healthy and emotionally rewarding way to spend a vacation or a long weekend and you don’t need to visit a travel agent. Experienced hikers will always tell you that every detail matters when you pack hiking gear, especially tents and camping stoves. The right hiking accessories and clothing, a properly and ergonomically packed backpack, positive mood and good fitness all these elements play an equally important role in the success of any hiking trip. hiking boots are the most important part of...

“Why don’t we go camping?” Every year, as we sit down to discuss summer vacation plans, my husband will inevitably ask this question. Every year the answer is the same – NO. It’s not his fault. Someone must have told him, wrongly, that persistence pays off. No matter how hard he tries to convince me that camping would make a great summer vacation for our family, the fact remains that camping is not a vacation. In my opinion, camping is nothing more than work! I just can’t find the fun’ in camping. First, you load the truck with enough gear to see you...

If you are looking for a holiday destination where wildlife roams free and you can relax in the peaceful environment, then the Yellowstone National Park is the perfect location. You can choose between a winter or summer lodge, a luxury hotel, or a camping resort. Camping is one of the most economical choices when it comes to vacationing, and you can save a great deal of money for other vacation expenses. Camping in Yellowstone National Park is even more fulfilling because you can get more in touch with nature.   Campgrounds There are a total of 12 campgrounds located in the Yellowstone...

As backpacking and hiking equipment has become more sophisticated, people have gotten more daring, and at times even reckless. Humans, it seems, have an inherent need to prove they can survive in the wilderness. More and more hikers and rock climbers are backpacking deeper and deeper into the unknown wilds. These are not your weekend campers. Rather, these are serious nature lovers who look and find there own truth, each time they venture outdoors. There is obvious gear and equipment they utilize, both traditional and futuristic. This article will attempt to verify some of the accepted items to pack,...

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...

Our Visit with Gimpy the Mother Bear and her four Babies There were four babies and Gimpy they decided to go camping at the same campsite as we did. Myself and My daughters Jessica, Sara, and Willow and my son Connor had set up our tents at Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania. Home of the famous Boulder Field which is a natural historical site created during the Ice Age. It is a field of boulders that seem to stretch on forever the Indians in the area considered it sacred, as does my family a visit there always marks the beginning of our summer vacation. Site 93 is where we had called home for the...

The Grand Canyon State is much more than home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the home of beautiful desert scenery, gorgeous sunsets, blue skies and the tallest cacti in the world. It is filled with rich wild west history, fascinating ghost towns, prehistoric Indian dwellings and some of the best hiking trails in the world. It is also home to twelve of the best KOA Campgrounds in the United States, listed alphabetically below: BENSON KOA An ideal KOA for those that love Wild West history. The Dragoon Mountains and Tombstone are both nearby. Tour unique rock formations in the...