Camping Skills Double as Survival Skills When Natural Disasters Strike!
Camping skills are often transferable in disaster situations. Being familiar with the wilderness, the ability to live off of limited resources and having equipment necessary to withstand the outdoors are general qualities that campers possess that make handling a natural disaster less stressful. Related Stories:Â Top 5 Useful Knots for Camping, Survival, Hiking, and More Here [...]
Looking for a good scare? Check out this horror-themed campsite
Halloween is upon us and if you enjoy a good scare this time of year, look no further than Scarefest Scream Park in New Haven, Michigan, a horror-themed campsite. Sounds spooky, right? The park offers great  haunted hayrides, houses, mazes and forest walks. Related Stories: Video: 4 Freaky TRUE Camping Horror Stories On a more terrifying note, [...]
Rollors Is A Great Backyard Game For All Ages
I’m always on the lookout for new games, and I have another one to share with you that’s perfect for both kids and adults. If you like horseshoes and bocce, you’ll like Rollors. It’s easy to set up, and while they recommend a 25 ft distance, you can set it up at any distance you [...]
The 3 Pronged Approach To Ending Smelly Shoes Forever
Smelly shoes are so common that you might just accept it as a fact of life. “Feet sweat, so my shoes are going to smell. Nothing I can do about it.” I know the feeling. I’ve had mini funerals for hiking boots that I loved because I just couldn’t get the funk out. I’ve been [...]
Recreational Fishing Continues to Increase in Popularity
Recreational fishing participation is up nearly 20 percent over the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial report of the 2016 National Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation national survey. Related Stories: Chasing Reds: Top 6 Places For Redfish For individuals 16 to 65 years of age, fishing participation increased 8.2 percent [...]
5 Boat-In Campgrounds For A Quieter Camping Experience
These boat-in campgrounds are worth the trip! Only reachable by boat, you’ll need to rent or have your own boat to get there. But remember...camping on the water means you’ll most definitely feel the chill at night, so come prepared! Jackson Point Boat-in Campground, CA Jackson Point lies along the remote Jackson Meadow Reservoir, an [...]
New Fishing Gear: Ice Baits for 2018 Season
Custom Jigs & Spins of Iowa has released new ice baits for 2018. The catalog of new products includes brand-new lure designs and added colors for proven performers. Featured new products: JaJe TUNGSTEN BUG GLOW JIG WITH UV: The new JaJe (pron. yah-yee) tungsten fly has a heavy, brightly-colored head designed to keep the super sharp Japanese hook [...]
New: Terra-Pod Sleeping Bags from 12 Survivors
12 Survivors has just released and awesome camping product line, Terra-pod Sleeping Bags. With two different sizes, regular (TS48000R) and long (TS48000L), Terra-pod Sleeping Bags are designed to provide sleep comfort to people of all shapes and sizes. Related Stories: 25 Camping Hacks That Are Truly Genius Terra-pods are perfect for cool climates – they seal [...]
Fall Transition Bass Fishing Tips
These tips will change the way you fish this fall, and there’s something for all fishing styles.