The Camping Companion
Warmer weather is back and it’s time to get out into those wide open spaces and experience the splendor of nature in this great state of ours. Hiking is the one outdoor activity that can be done by almost eve [...]
The Camping Companion
My first slot canyon running experience was life changing—the intricate twists and turns of Utah’sBuckskin Gulch, one of the longest slot canyons in the world, left me smiling for miles. I fell in love with running in th [...]
The Camping Companion
It would have been easy for Congressional legislators to punt on trail issues in 1968. The year started with the Tet Offensive, intensifying opposition to the Vietnam War. That was followed by the assassinations of Martin Luther [...]
The Camping Companion
Everyone loves taking a vacation – but that vacation doesn’t always fit nicely into the family budget. In order to take a great family trip that will be remembered for years to come, you might need to get a little creative [...]
The Camping Companion
Lake George The popular downtown Hobart lake offers a place to kayak on peaceful waters, though some may not know waterways that extend from the lake can take kayakers on a 2- to 3-mile journey, one store owner says. Ron K [...]
The Camping Companion
BEST BEACH CAMPING IN CONNECTICUT
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Boasting 900 acres, Hammonasset is 2 miles of sandy beach with mild ocean temperatures (we’ve enjoyed the sea there well into September) and a light surf. A [...]
The Camping Companion
Have you ever wanted to be free of the stresses of your present life? Ever considered breaking out on your own and living independently of the public utilities and other so-called modern conveniences that seem to keep yo [...]
The Camping Companion
From Yosemite and Big Sur, to Joshua Tree and Santa Barbara, California is home to some of the most beautiful places on the West Coast, nay, the country, nay, THE WORLD... OK, reverse nay, still just the country. It's beauti [...]
The Camping Companion
Crystal-clear freshwater lakes are tucked throughout the verdant landscape of our region. Some are small enough to hike around, while others stretch to the horizon. Here are ten of the prettiest lakes in New England that [...]
The Camping Companion
Simple Recipes For Easy Family Camping Meals Camping with your kids allows you to create lifelong family memories. Mealtimes, however, can be somewhat of a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of easy kid friendly campin [...]
The Camping Companion
Thanks to a miniboom in outdoor services, the whole camping experience is fast becoming as turnkey as renting an Airbnb. For example, with Hipcamp, you can book a campsite on private land based on the amenities you [...]
The Camping Companion
Camping is a year-round adventure but some of the nation's most scenic places become that much more beautiful and accessible come spring and summer. Whether you're driving across country in a luxe RV or traversing the backcountr [...]
The Camping Companion
Just came across this excellent post by Jay Gentile on the Thrillist blog. He goes into a lot of detail on beach, backcountry, winter, kayak and canoe, car and cliff camping. Superb information and well worth a read f [...]
The Camping Companion
OK, let's consider this situation. You have been planning to go camping for a long weekend and on this occasion you are bringing the kids along so as they can get their first taste of the whole camping experience. What kid doesn [...]
The Camping Companion
In this article we want to touch on some things we feel are ultra important to keep in mind before going camping in snowy conditions. We want to throw some tips at you that we feel will be especially helpful when preparing yours [...]
The Camping Companion
Sleeping bags come in so many shapes and sizes for men and women and children. Thankfully, most of them are labeled to help you choose the right one. The shell of most sleeping bags is usually made from nylon or polyester. Be [...]
The Camping Companion
Let's take a look at a few important things to consider before buying a camping generator. These things are really all that you need to be aware of in order to determine which portable camping generators will best suit your part [...]
