If you are in to recording your hikes or findings when you are on the trail but are sick of holding your arm out to get your face in the video, the iStabilizer Monopod has you covered. The monopod is a pole that extends to just over three feet and has the same mount as [...]
Listen to our full interview with Jim Ohl of Wildcat Den State Park here: Photo courtesy of Kepper66 Wildcat Den State Park Camping Camp Iowa: We’re talking to Jim Ohl. He’s the park ranger at Wildcat Den State Park in Iowa. How’s it going today, Jim? Jim: Nice and warm. [laughs] Doing pretty good. It’s [...]
If you’re looking at buying a pair of outdoor shoes for your kids, you know they won’t last long as their feet seem to grow like weeds. Hi-Tec has taken it upon themselves to help with that problem. Hi-Tec Kids shoes allow your kids foot to actually grow with the shoe so you aren’t replacing [...]
Coolers really have come a long way from Styrofoam boxes to bear proof solid mold coolers. The Pelican ProGear Cooler is a great example of the new wave of coolers that have revolutionized our way of taking care of perishables camping, hunting and fishing. The Pelican cooler comes in a variety of sizes from 20 [...]
Hiking in the fall and winter provide some of the best hikes, but you do need to dress for the occasion. To keep your feet toasty use the Lorpen Merino Midweight Hiker sock, it was developed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts who need a durable and reliable sock to protect their feet in any condition. This [...]
If you’ve ever been hiking in the middle of the summer you know that everything on you gets hot, especially your feet. Being stuck in shoes and socks can make your feet sweat and cause your whole body to warm up. The Lorpen Light Hiker socks combat this issue with moisture wicking that keep your [...]
Listen to our full interview with Mark, the lead ranger in Jester Park here: Jester Park Camping Iowa Camp Iowa: This is Mark with Jester Park, the lead ranger, in Granger, Iowa. How long has the park been around? Mark: This is the very first park in Polk County, and it was established in 1958. [...]
Listen to our full interview with Brian from Woodbury County Conservation as he discusses Snyder’s Bend Campground here: Snyder Bend Campground Iowa Camp Iowa: We are talking with Brian from Woodbury County Conservation about Snyder’s Bend Campground. How are you doing today, Brian? Brian: Very good. Camp Iowa: Perfect. You certainly run the Snyder’s Bend [...]
Camping Bixler Lake Campground in Indiana Camp Indiana: We are speaking with Bob today about the camping opportunities at Bixler Lake Campground. How are you doing today? Bob: Very well, thank you, Chelsea. Camp Indiana: Great. That’s always good to hear. And we can kind of get into the questions here. So, when was Bixler [...]
We should all be a little concerned about our environment, what we do to it and how we take care of it. Doing your part can be as simple as recycling. Chico Bag will then take those recycled bottles you’ve been drinking and put them to good use in making the Chico Bag Sling Repete. [...]
