People love Yellowstone National Park for its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and widespread geothermal activity. Much of the park can be seen from the road, but we recommend taking time to stop, get out of the car, and hike for at least a mile. The real beauty of Yellowstone National Park is off the beaten path. Below is Beyond the...

Under the vast cosmos of a mountaintop campsite, I was waiting for a friend to arrive. This was no knockdown, drag out backwoods camping trip. We were parking, pitching and preaching for a few days. We had great food and too many supplies. Still, we were a hundred miles from home respectively and the weekend would be a great...

One of the luxuries we miss the most when we are out roughing it is our plumbing. And while it sometimes may feel like you've brought everything, including the kitchen sink, we have a much more practical option. Recently, I had the chance to try RinseKit's portable pressurized shower. RinseKit is the brainchild of surfer Chris Crawford. He saw a...

Just now I was hunting through some camping gear deals on Amazon for Prime Day. After seeing some pretty great deals, I thought I should really take the time and share these with everyone! The day may be half over, but these great deals on Amazon will be going until midnight tonight, so there is still plenty of time. First,...

Camping is the best. There’s no denying that. Yet few experiences compare to the thrill of planning a backpacking trip and leaving the campground far behind. Enter the wilderness on an overnight backpacking trip to escape the crowds and nightly fees of organized campgrounds. Backpacking gives you intimate access to miles upon miles of trails, views of the darkest skies...