Florida has been said to be the most popular RVing and camping destinations in the nation, and with good reason. The Sunshine State has it all: beautiful beaches, rivers and lakes, endless recreational activities, amazing restaurants, plenty of shops and local attractions, world-class fishing and, best of all, amazing weather. Florida has hundreds of the [...]
Sun protection is one of the Ten Essentials from the U.S. National Park Service’s list of must-have gear to bring along for hiking and camping. This includes sunscreen, UPF-treated apparel and hats and, arguably the most fashionable entry: sunglasses. When shopping for sunglasses, you’ll want to consider the activity or sport you’re planning to wear [...]
Beach vacations. The phrase evokes warm sun, soft sand, stunning sunrises and sunsets and total relaxation. But a trip to the beach can also be associated with sunburn and dehydration, if you don’t properly protect yourself and your family. You might have considered traveling with your own beach shelter, in the form of a tent. [...]
Crawfish, crayfish or crawdads: no matter what you call them, the popular freshwater crustaceans can be found in bodies of water throughout the U.S. They make for tasty meals, and are a staple in certain southern cuisines. While Louisiana tops the list of the best places to catch crawfish, it’s not the only spot rife [...]
Jackson Hole is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers—and we’re not only talking about snow-oriented activities in wintertime. This Wyoming hot spot is rife with natural beauty and plenty of options for enjoying it year-round. Here are our top 10 to check out whenever you book your trip. 1. Hiking the Grand [...]
Move over, Pumba — there’s a cooler, younger warthog in town. Her name is Tikiti, she’s one of the newest members of the Dallas Zoo, and she’s absolutely adorable. Baby Tikiti was born on Feb. 17 to proud parents Toby and Weela. She looked a bit like a melon when she was born, the Zoo tweeted, [...]
Whether you had your life changed by the 2017 eclipse — or you missed it and have been living in regret ever since — we’ve got good news. You’ll have another shot at seeing an eclipse in 2023. Better yet, it’ll be visible from more than 20 national park units across the U.S., which means [...]
Bear Grylls has written about how to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, but the condition called hyperthermia, where the body overheats, is just as dangerous. So what is hyperthermia? The average normal body temperature is generally 98.6°F (37°C), while it can vary from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C) or more, depending on your anatomy, the time [...]
For the last few months, scientists have been monitoring an enormous, growing mass of seaweed in the Atlantic. Now more than 5,000 miles across—that’s wider than the contiguous United States—the floating blob is headed toward American shores. Brown, spongy, and smelly, the mass of seaweed could wash up on Florida beaches as early as this [...]
The LifeStraw Universal Adaptor Kit attaches to your favorite water bottle, giving you clean and safe water all day, every day.
