“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
– Unknown
My college camping days were cheap. A small tent from an outlet center, a blanket and pillow from home, and hot dogs and beer for dinner. The night away was less than $20 on BLM land in Arizona. Everyone always says camping is a low-cost way to take that weekend getaway. Then everyone starts telling …
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When you’re new to the slopes, it can be intimidating trying to figure out all of the ski lingo and snowboard phrases and terms. The snowboarding and skiing scene is a unique one, with its own vocabulary and slang. Here’s a list of 53 phrases that will get you talking like a seasoned pro in …
The Beginner’s Guide to Ski Lingo and Snowboard Slang: 53 Terms You Should Know Read More »
Fingers always seem to be the first place you feel the chill on a cold snowy day in the mountains. Finding the right protection for your hands is key to staying comfortable on the slopes. And since we’re outfitting the kids for new gear this year, we’ve done all the homework and found the best …
The 17 Best Snowboarding Gloves to Keep You Toasty Warm This Season Read More »
Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to get our next adventure started, whether it’s hitting the road, camping for the first time, or getting out for a hike with the kids. We’ve found 31 great outdoors quotes and captions that are perfect motivations for another outdoorsy day. 1. “I could never resist the …
31 Great Outdoors Quotes and Nature Captions to Inspire Adventure Read More »
Packing for a family camping trip can quickly get overwhelming. It’s enough work to gather all the gear you need to live in the wild and get it all into the car is a whole new challenge.Don’t get stuck will a car full of camping gear and no room for your family! These 11 easy …
11 Strategies that Make Packing a Car for Camping Easy and Efficient Read More »
Pitching the tent could very well be one of the most stressful parts of family camping, and it’s even worse when you’re in a hurry or you’ve arrived after dark. Figuring out which poles go where, holding your tent up while connecting the poles, and tripping over poles during the process can all start a camping …
Easiest Tent To Set Up By Yourself: 6 Best Instant Tent Picks for 2021 Read More »
We’ve always camped a lot. After taking more than a few camping trips a year for as long as we can remember, we always assumed we had things pretty well figured out when it comes to tent camping. But on our first camping trip in the Colorado mountains, there was something new: a bear locker …
17 Valuable Tips for Staying Safe From Bears While Camping Read More »
The nighttime glow from a campsite is one of my favorite things about camping. Whether it’s from campers sitting around the glow of the campfire, strings lights around the campsite to set the mood, or a soft glow from the tent at the end of the night, it’s one of the best ways to cozy …
19 Bright Campsite and Camping Tent Lighting Ideas for Your Next Camping Trip Read More »
Washing dishes when camping can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right supplies and a solid plan washing dishes outdoors is easy (and dare we say maybe even enjoyable?). We’ve pulled together our best ideas and favorite gear to show you how to wash dishes when camping with some …
The Complete Guide to Washing Dishes When Camping to Make This Outdoor Chore Easy Read More »
Nothing beats the classic s’more. The perfect combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and roasted marshmallows is so hard to beat, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. Try these new s’mores ideas for camping on your next weekend of adventure in the outdoors. Have you ever wondered why they’re called s’mores? The original name …
15 New and Absolutely Delicious S’mores Ideas for Camping Read More »
