Even though the weatherman may be right more often than not, weather patterns can be unpredictable. So that camping trip that was supposed to be dry and beautiful can turn into a soaked mudfest in…
Many camping trips are planned around water activities — most of which are fairly tame in the wild adventure category. But whitewater rafting turns up the adventure needle up a couple notches for…
Camping on the bank of a river or stream is an activity many river rats enjoy during the warm summer months. Almost all will agree that there is no better way to enjoy a river than to spend a night…
Sitting around the fireplace this past winter, the family and I were reviewing photos taken during the previous camping season. Shots of campfires and camp setups, wildlife exploring the campground,…
The tent shook almost as badly as we were. My brother, cousin and I could hear the creature circling the tent, stalking its prey. Eventually the beast approached the tent door. Peeking out from my…
Dad's who enjoy the outdoors are a treasured bunch. Show yours how special he is by giving him a gift he'll remember and cherish.
#1 — Fishing Vest
The author's father sports an inflatable life vest…
Are You Struggling to Come up With a Gift for Your Outdoor Guy? Here Are My Top Gift Picks From Bass Pro Shops.
Your outdoor dad or husband may say he doesn’t like to shop, but that doesn’t mean…
The sight was chilling, to say the least. My tent and everything inside it had burned to the ground. Nothing was left but a pile of charred fabric and blackened gear.
I had been gone only a few…
For some campers, a good night sleep is easily achieved after a day of adventure taxes the body. But for others, even a day of trail trekking or kayak paddling can't bring a comfortable slumber…
Wildlife observation continues to be a highlight of camping trips. From birds to rabbits, reptiles to white-tailed deer, various wildlife species offer an abundant supply of natural entertainment.…
In my last blog I discussed several tips to tapping maple trees to collect sap. Now that you have all this sap on hand, the course changes from collecting to processing.
Because of the large amount…
Creating a flower or vegetable garden is a popular pastime for many people. While you enjoy watching your hard work grow, it is important to keep in mind your garden may also be a mouth-watering…
