Category: Adventure

10+ Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes for Camping

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Cooking Chili Con Carne in Dutch Oven over Logfire Outside

Dutch oven cooking over an open fire is the ultimate camping experience. It combines the satisfaction of preparing a meal out in the wild with the actual scrumptious food when you’re dirty and happily tired–and truly, there’s nothing better. It might require a bit more effort, but cooking over the fire with cast iron reaps […]

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Looking To Camp for Free? The Dyrt Launches Database of 5,000+ Free Sites

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Starry night with backdrop of southern alps of New Zealand and beautiful Lake Ohau in South Island, New Zealand.

The only thing better than getting outside to camp? Scoring a campsite for free. Dyrt, a popular app to find camping spots around the country, just launched a new feature highlighting over 5,000 campsites that are accessible by car and completely free to stay at. These free campsites include spots on public lands, established campgrounds, […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Leave No Trace Principles for Earth Day

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Woman hiking with background of mountains and trees, with a backpack on

Politics aside, I think we can all agree: If we don’t care for the wild spaces that we hunt, fish, and recreate on, we’re screwed. While hunting and fishing licenses contribute greatly to this cause, the small action of trying to leave trails, rivers, and other wild places as good as you found them (or […]

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7 Hacks to Upgrade Your Car Camping Adventures

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Woman happy car camping in the forest with a pop-up tent

Sleeping outside doesn’t always have to involve hiking for miles or schlepping gear on your back. Car camping is one of the best ways to dip your toes into outdoor adventures–and it’s one of the most comfortable and easy ways for seasoned outdoorsy folks to score a night under the stars. Maybe it’s the calm […]

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8 Beautiful California Glamping Sites To Visit This Summer


Joshua Tree Bubble Dome California Glamping

California is the perfect spot for an epic adventure. Where else can you watch the sunrise over the water in the morning (in certain locations) and settle into the slopes in the afternoon? The state has vast amounts of beautiful scenery–from the lush forests and towering mountains to lakes and the ocean-filled coast.  While Northern […]

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First Look at the 2023 Hiking Permit Calendar


2023 Hiking Permit Calendar

If you’re heading on a hiking trip in 2023, check our permit calendar to plan ahead and secure reservations for some of the most popular trails. While many routes within National Parks and other major hiking destinations are open to the general public, some get so congested during peak season that officials limit traffic via […]

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Winter Weather Wellness Camping Retreats, Plus Some Tips From Pitchup Founder Dan Yates


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Winter weather can be a drag, even if spring has already arrived on the calendar. Heading to a winter weather wellness camping retreat can do a lot of good for the soul and bring hope for warmer days ahead. Plus, avid campers still get to enjoy their time in nature away from the snow and […]

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Matador Pocket Blanket Review: Everyone Needs This Blanket

Rachel Pasche
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Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. There’s truly nothing better than an afternoon picnic or a quick meal enjoyed at the peak of a hike. During longer hikes, backpacking trips, or just picnics in general, packing […]

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Getting organized now yields more time outdoors later

Over the past decade, I’ve found myself embracing more electronics and technology into my passion for the outdoors. No, I’m not referring to weather stations, GPS trackers or boat radar units but simple things, like weather apps, checklists, notes and journals, which have helped me in enormous ways.

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The Preserve

The idea was formed by a brilliant man
They all said he was crazy and were not a fan
The idea was simple, to enjoy the outdoors
He thought it was sound and wanted applause
He said if we build it, they will come

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