How to ... what??? Binoculars are one of the most frequently overlooked pieces of camping gear, but they’ll make time in the field more enjoyable for the whole family. They allow you to see all kinds of wildlife up close. You can identify birds. Use them to look at the night sky. And they can [...]

There are some outdoor skills us old-timers rely on so much, we take it for granted everyone knows them. That’s our mistake. Layering camping clothes for warmth, comfort, and safety is a skill everyone needs to know. When you’re hiking, camping, canoeing or doing anything else in the outdoors, smartly layering clothing is important for [...]

We’ll soon be enjoying hikes through the woods with all the leaves changing colors – even if it’s only at a local park. You may find beautiful fallen leaves from maples, aspens, birch, oaks, hickory, and more. Challenging the youngsters to collect the most colorful leaves or the most unusual fallen mast like nuts and [...]