Tag: camping

Visitors guide to Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Smith Rock History The creation of Smith Rock State Park was a slow and steady one. Around 30 million years ago a large caldera was…

5 Healthy trail snacks to keep you going

Wilderness adventure can be hard, hungry work. Days spent hiking in the mountains, ripping down trails, and pulling on rocks will really wear you out.…

Start a fire anywhere

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…

fire cooked food is the best

5 Great foods to cook over the fire

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a good meal after a long day’s hike. It’s easy to just eat GORP for breakfast lunch and dinner.…

5 Tips for Taking Your Outdoor Photography to the Next Level

Photography and adventure go hand in hand.  Your hikes and climbs take you to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, and there’s nothing…

Music playlists for great outdoor adventures

When you’re in nature, it’s hard to compete with the soundtrack it provides. The calming sounds of birds, running waters, and rustling leaves are some…

Poetry books to bring out on the trail

Reading while backpacking and camping is an ideal pastime for many hikers. Being alone in the wilderness is a great time to sit down for…

What To Do If You Encounter A Bear

One of the greatest fears that many people have about hiking out in the wilderness is being attacked by a bear. And it is perfectly…

Hiking is cathartic

3 Ways that multi day hiking will change how you see the world …

There are things you cannot learn in an hour, thoughts you cannot think in a day and meaning you cannot find at the first fork…

Free camping is everywhere

Free camping will change the way you travel

We travel to feel free Free camping is hard to come by. The grim reality of the modern world is that someone usually owns the…