It’s always hard to buy gifts for your camping friend who already has it all. You don’t want to get them something they don’t like or won’t use. But not to worry, as [...]
post updated November 27, 2023 Do you want to stay warmer, be more comfortable, sleep better… and simply have more fun while camping? Of course you do! The most common issue that comes up [...]
In my last post I reminisced about all the camping and backpacking trips I took in 2015. It was a great exercise going through my photos and reliving all the fun. There were even a few trips that [...]
Here in California the glorious winter rains have finally returned. It’s been quite some time since we’ve had any cold, wet weather that’s perfect for getting cozy and hunkering [...]
Our excellent National Park Service has the vital task of running all 409 of our amazing National Parks. The parks really are a treasure for all Americans and creating the park system is one of [...]
You’re looking to buy a new camping stove. But you don’t want just any camping stove, you want the best camping stove. So how do you go about find that perfect one? They all pretty [...]
Do you own a buff? Do you know how to wear a buff? A buff is a very versatile piece of headwear that is great for outdoor activities. It basically looks like a tubular bandana and is usually made [...]
Have you heard about the Swedish torch log, aka Swedish torch candle, aka Canadian candle? It’s a really neat camping hack that has been around for a while but has recently gained [...]
Following the lead of REI’s #OptOutside campaign, Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks have teamed up to provide free entrance passes to 49 California State Parks on Black [...]
Let’s talk about camping with a baby. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Who in their right mind would take their little bundle of joy out to sleep in a tent away from civilization? But guess [...]