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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When you think of camping and sleep, your mind might go right to hard ground and what to do about it, but this isn’t only about sleeping pads and bags, cots, or an air mattress. Once we’ve reached the campsite and set up our gear, we want to know that we not only have a […]
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There are so many ways to satisfy the hunger to get outdoors. Some people escape to the primal wilderness to sleep on the damp, hard ground with only the moon shining above them. Others retreat to a cozy camper to lay under lush blankets, breathe in the fresh air, and get a good night’s rest. […]
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Many who love traditional hiking choose the northeastern region of the U.S. due to its beautiful summers and incredible fall foliage tours, and it never fails to impress. Finding yourself in the great outdoors may seem as easy as putting on your favorite hiking boots and stepping out the door, but obviously you will need to […]
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Almost 60 million Americans enjoy camping, which includes 25 million RVers. There are many ways to enjoy camping in your RV. Whether you hunker down at a KOA campsite, RV resort, or hit the open road and see where it takes you, there is no right or wrong way to enjoy spending time in nature. […]
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Camping has been a popular American pastime for generations, but outdoor recreation received a massive boost in 2020. Americans had more time on their hands, and gathering outdoors was the best way to interact with others and get in some exercise. While the numbers dropped slightly in 2021, many people are still hitting the outdoors […]
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Wayfarer has come up with another in a long line of safety gear for the modern hiker and outdoorsman: the Wayfarer Hiking Water Purifier. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2007, LifeSaver came into being following two of the world’s worst back-to-back natural disasters: the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Knowing that people around […]
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As Barry Dana, Penobscot Nation Tribal Elder says, “You cannot live on an island and not be directly and even spiritually connected to what’s surrounding that island, which is our river.” Considering an existence of some 13,000 years, we are quite fortunate that the Indigenous Penobscot Nation have shared their experience with Old Town, who […]
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If you’re like me, you’ve dreamed about sleeping in the trees since you were little. So, it stands to reason that this camping might be the appealing new method you’ve been looking for to break the old routine. Hammock camping is a great way to ditch conventional camping by getting off the ground and into […]
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For beginners, building a custom camper van is often rife with challenges and more than a few headaches along the way, depending on your level of experience with building things. Building a van often consumes more time than most new van life enthusiasts originally planned. Trust me, it happened to me more than once during […]
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