Camping Tips, Tricks And Gear

Camping Tips, Tricks And Gear

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Here’s All The Best Prime Day Outdoor Deals in 2022 Happening Now

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Editor’s Note: 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. What Is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day 2022 is happening right now, so you’ll be able to shop the best deals of the summer on July 12th […]

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The 5 Best Women’s Hiking Shorts Are Breezy & Comfortable

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Editor’s Note: 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. Outdoor enthusiasts swear by these women’s hiking shorts — and we think you’ll love them too.  Hiking clothing is a must for the outdoors. You want breathable shorts […]

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Bear Spray Expert Breaks Down What Makes It So Effective

Travis Smola
Bear Spray vs Pepper Spray

As more people start wandering into bear country, human and bruin encounters are on the rise, which isn’t good for humans nor animals. There has also been a rise in the purchase and use of commercial pepper sprays formulated specifically for bear deterrent. It’s a big industry, one that has rapidly become a huge focus […]

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9 Ways to Entertain Your Non-Fishing Family on a Fishing Trip

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Family fishing lakeside

Fishing isn’t for everyone. Even if you’re a hardcore angler, your family members may never even pick up a rod. But being with family on a fun-filled fishing trip is a great way to keep them included and maybe even get them to consider fishing in the future. While you work on getting them interested […]

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Montana’s Two National Parks Are Fishing and Camping Havens

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Three men in fishing vests looking at river, rear view

Two National Parks — as well as several other national recreation areas and monuments managed by the National Park Service — fall within Montana’s borders. One you’ve heard of. The other, you absolutely should know. Between Yellowstone and Glacier, Montana features over 3.2 million acres of National Park public land dedicated to preserving some of […]

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The Best Lightweight Camping Cookware for Backpacking or Van Life

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Getty Images: Anastasiia Shavshyna

Editor’s Note: 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. For those who love the great outdoors, there are few moments as freeing and replenishing as those spent off the grid and immersed in nature. One of the […]

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The Best Emergency Radios For Hiking, Power Outages & Sudden Bad Weather

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Editor’s Note: 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. If you live in a place that has serious weather emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes, and events that can lead to long stretches of no power, you need to […]

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Easy Campfire Venison Goulash Recipe (American Style)

Jennifer Danella
Cast iron Dutch oven cooking on a campfire

Since camping season is officially here, and I love to incorporate wild game into my camp meals, I’m going to share one of my favorite recipes: Campfire Venison Goulash. It’s a well-seasoned, open-fire procedure done in a Dutch oven that is pretty low maintenance once you get it prepped. Then it’s just a matter of […]

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