The best camping tip you can get is to abide by the Boy Scout motto and “be prepared.” There are all sorts of things that can happen on a camping trip so expect the unexpected. Make lists of items that you should bring and pack all the essential equipment. Take into consideration the area where […]

Ultralight backpackers are always looking for the lightest backpacks. Unfortunately, lighter usually means more expensive when it comes to backpacking gear. There are some ways around this, though, for those on a tighter budget. There are ways to buy a lightweight backpacker cheaper, and also ways to make them. The latter is easier than you […]

Cheap backpacks can be made, but I don’t recommend it. Unless you are extremely skilled at sewing, it isn’t likely to come out like you want. Also, even if you are an expert, it will probably take less of your time to pick up an extra day at work and buy a pack with the […]

Whether you are a beginning camper or an experienced one, it’s always good to have a list of camping equipment you need to take with you. In fact what I do is have a trunk-like plastic container filled with the non-perishable supplies that I always take camping. This way everything is ready to go. Once […]

During the school session, schoolteachers are responsible for enriching your kid’s life through various activities and other mental stimulations. But in the summers this responsibility shifts to parents. Summer camps are good for children as well as for parents, as they allow parents to work freely without being worried about their children. Children summer camps […]

Long and frequent has been the debate amongst hikers and campers regarding the use of internal or external frame backpacks.  Many old timers insist that external frame packs are the way to go, mainly due to years of utilizing externals, and reluctance (like all of us), to change.  The younger generation tends to gravitate toward […]

“Eureka!” That’s what many parents say when they find a camp for their daughter that focuses on science. That may be the cause of excitement as more than 1,700 girls, ages 11-13, will take part in a variety of engineering and science-related projects at the weeklong EX.I.T.E. camps across the United States, Canada, Latin America, […]

Winter Park has so many outdoor activities to choose from, you could spend the whole summer here and never see and do everything.  Regardless of the activity you choose, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Continental Divide that Colorado has to offer. A 600-mile trail system spreads throughout Winter Park […]

Setting out for a day on the water we had no idea that the wahoo gods had in store for us. As the boat left the dock before the sun was coming up I had a feeling that this was going to be a great day of fishing. I stayed up pretty late the night […]

Many camping enthusiasts enjoy the comfort of canvas tents while they are out in the wilderness.  The only thing that is certain about nature is that nothing is certain.  Canvas tents are durable and can withstand rain and wind much better than standard tents.  They are generally well constructed using quality materials and are simple […]