Tag: wilderness
Eat well in the woods – not as hard as we think
Just because you are heading out into the woods, does not mean that you have to eat only energy bars or peanut butter sandwiches. Or…
How to choose the perfect camping spot – getting it wrong just hurts
Finding the right camping spot is crucial when it comes to a successful camping or backpacking vacation. You know that choosing one is not as…
Beartooth Highway camping destinations – simply gorgeous
Beartooth Highway, the 64-mile stretch of US Highway 212 in Montana and Wyoming, is an absolute must see for this season. This highway passes through…
Great Basin National Park – the jewel of Nevada
Great Basin National Park is located in east-central Nevada and was established in 1986. Its name comes from the dry and rocky area between the…
A precipitous decline in the global wildlife population
Recent years have seen a rapid decline in the state of our planet’s health due to global warming, a process which is speeding up as…
Winter wilderness survival tips that could save you
Being outdoors may be easier in the summer, but that doesn’t mean that you want to be stuck indoors the rest of the year. Getting…
How to make the most of your National Park experience
National Parks all over the US are perfect places to spend a summer vacation, to have fun on a road trip with your crew, or…
How to find clean backcountry drinking water
Being able to drink water directly from a natural source without any purification is something that is about as natural as you can get. Having…
If you get lost in the wilderness – following these guidelines may help
While exploring new areas in the wilderness can be fun and exciting, it can often be dangerous too. A fun hike, backpacking or camping trip…
How naturalists changed our relationship with the wilderness
Believe it or not, you have most likely met a naturalist, and, also likely, you may be a naturalist yourself. While the term may bring…