The Advantages Of Using A Composting Toilet When Camping
Composting toilets are a fantastic addition to camping and RVs and can make some of the aspects of camping some
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On The Trail
Tips and tricks for getting up that mountain side or through that valley.
Learn About 5 Hiking And Walking Apps
Hiking and walking is an extremely enjoyable pursuit. Getting out and about is a great way to enjoy yourself
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The Best Beginners Guide to Picking A Road Bike
Having a road bike can be a big dedication especially due to the truth you’re beginning into an updated interest
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10 Best Hikes Near Chicago
Although the Chicago metro area is a bit limited by geography, a short drive to the outskirts of the city to visit a state park or conservation area or a longer drive across the state line to visit the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore provides hikers with options. The scenic midwestern landscape and easy-going terrain is…
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9 Ways You’re Camping Wrong Without Even Realizing It
After figuring out how to set camp up in under 20 minutes, cook things in the backcountry that actually taste good and manage avoiding blisters while hucking a large pack around, we all feel like backpacking experts. However, there are a few things that can evade even the most skilled backpackers. Check this list and…
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Dust, Sun and Singletrack
Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata, Washington. And just outside the small town, twenty miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making Ephrata an unexpected mountain biking destination in eastern Washington. The land was once used as pastureland for grazing horses by rancher Frank Beezley, the…
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Choosing A Campsite While Backcountry Hunting
When you throw in hunting to the mix of camping, you may find yourself camping in situations you are not
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Everything You Need for Your First Backpacking Trip
Backpacking for the first time can feel daunting. What tent should you get? How many pairs of socks should you bring? Which water filter is the best for the job? We have quite a bit of backpacking experience, and thought we should tell you what we’ve learned the hard way. We know that gearing up…
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So You Pooped on the Trail. What Now?
A hiker makes a Leave No Trace confession, and we’re here to dole out penance—and a piece of advice. “I was on a solo hike a few weeks ago and, well, I really had to go. There was just no time—I crapped right next to the trail. I feel really bad.” –Incontinent in Idaho Dear…
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5 Hikes That Offer Solitude in Iconic Destinations
National parks are wildly popular: In 2017, people traveled outside with nearly 331 million visits to national parks, monuments, and historic and cultural sites maintained by the National Park Service. This isn’t a revelation to any hiker who’s spent enough time outdoors to get a sunburn in recent years. Head to the nation’s most popular national…
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