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How to Get Started in Birding
Birding is a great way to engage with wildlife while camping. There are a few simple things you can do to get started with bird watching.
By Monica Prelle

10 Outdoor Books for the Off-Season
If you don't camp in the off-season, read these 10 must-read books; they'll make you feel like you're exploring the wilderness yourself.
By Michelle Valenti

Places to Camp Near Planet Earth Locations
Here are campgrounds near Planet Earth locations. Get ready for your true-life Planet Earth trip.
By Jessica Sanders

5 Road Trip Games for Kids
Long car trips can be a fun family experience. Here are road trip games up your sleeve.
By Jessica Sanders

4 Popular Winter Activities in the Rockies
Here are a few activities to try during your winter visit to the Rockies.
By Tyler Dunning

The Best Energy Bars for Outdoor Activities
Stash a few small bars in your pack or pockets is essential for outdoor adventures. Try these first.
By Mattie Schuler

Your Guide to Winter Camping Gear
With the right winter camping gear, getting outside when the cold front comes in has never been more enjoyable. Here are winter camping gears you cann
By Mattie Schuler

10 Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
If you’re on a long trip in the U.S., be sure to stop and snap a family photo at these 10 unique, historical and downright odd attractions.
By Jessica Sanders

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5 Best Places to Watch the 2017 Solar Eclipse
Even if you aren’t an “eclipse chaser,” this isn’t an event you want to miss.
By Elisabeth Shelby

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Plan a Kid-Friendly Trip to Bryce Canyon National Park
Pack up your things, and head to Bryce Canyon National Park. These kid-friendly activities make it easy for everyone to have an awesome time.
By Allison Laypath

10 Great Camping Snacks
Put down the bag of chips and take your camping snacks to a new level. These 10 great options will change you into a snack making champion.
By Jessica Sanders

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Plan the Camping Trip of Your Life
Nothing beats picking a destination where you never imagined you’d set up your tent. Make your next camping trip your most memorable.
By Christina Scannapiego

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7 Awesome Non-Traditional Camping Experiences
You don’t have to hammer stakes and chop wood for an amazing outdoor experience. Here are seven non-traditional camping spots for the non-traditional
By Brian Kendall

5 Common Spring Pests (And How to Avoid Them)
Nothing ruins a perfect outdoor adventure more than these tiny critters. Fortunately, we can help.
By Susan Grant Legacki

Plan Your Next Camping Trip with the Moonlight App
Geared toward the semi-puzzled adventure-seeker in all of us, the Moonlight app makes planning your next camping expedition easier than pitching a ten
By Brian Kendall

15 No-Cook Recipes for Your Next Camping Trip
Cooking at camp can be time consuming. And after a full day of outdoor activities, who wants to heat up the fire and cook a complicated meal for the f
By Jessica Sanders

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Janet is an award winning camping and outdoors author and regularly contributes mouth-watering campsite recipes.