“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
– Unknown
My college camping days were cheap. We had 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 […]
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It can be intimidating trying to figure out all the ski lingo and snowboard phrases and terms when you’re new to the slopes. The snowboarding and skiing scene is unique, with its own vocabulary and slang. This list of 53 phrases will get you talking like a seasoned pro in no time at all! Phrases
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Fingers always seem to be the first place you feel the chill in the mountains on a cold and snowy day. Finding the proper protection for your hands is key to staying comfortable on the slopes. Since we’re outfitting the kids for new gear this year, we’ve done all the homework to find the best
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Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to get our next adventure started, whether hitting the road, camping for the first time, or planning a national park adventure. We’ve found 56 great outdoors quotes and captions that are perfect motivations for another outdoorsy day. Whether you’re looking to frame these pearls of wisdom in
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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 getting 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
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Pitching the tent could 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 trip off
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We’ve always camped a lot. After taking more camping trips than we can count, we always assumed we had things pretty well figured out when tent camping. But on our first camping trip in the Colorado mountains, there was something new: a bear-safe food storage locker at our campsite. That trip marked the beginning of
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The nighttime glow from a campsite is one of my favorite things about camping. Whether it’s from campers sitting around the campfire’s glow, string lights around your site to set the mood, or creating a soft glow from the tent, it’s one of the best ways to cozy up a campsite. Good lighting around your
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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 simple
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Nothing beats the classic s’more. The perfect combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and roasted marshmallows is hard to beat. Still, 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 for
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