Camping Tips, Tricks And Gear

Camping Tips, Tricks And Gear

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6 Best Tent Fans: Portable, Budget-Friendly, and Powerful Fans

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Perhaps the only thing that can really get in the way of an enjoyable summer camping trip (aside from bugs) is the unbearable heat that makes sleeping in a camping tent nearly impossible. Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, […]

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The 4 Best Places to Camp in Colorado for Outdoor Adventure

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A travel trailer in Rocky Mountain National Park Campground.

Here’s where to head for the best camping in Colorado. Colorado is a prime destination spot for anyone looking for outdoor recreation. And for good reason. Majestic mountain peaks, bountiful wildlife, and some of the best trout streams in the country beckon outdoorsmen and women everywhere to come and bask in the Centennial State’s many […]

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PHOTOS | Free Camping Sites in California: 7 Perfect Little-Known Spots

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Free Camping Sites In California

Here are some ideas for when you’re looking to get out of town. Like, really out of town. Also known as boondocking, dispersed camping or simply getting out into the wild (and no, we’re not talking about Walmart parking lots, wild though they may be), free camping outside of designated campgrounds can be hard to […]

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Doctors in Canada Can Now Write National Park Pass Prescriptions for Medical Problems

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A hiker in a National Park in Canada

Doctors in Canada can now prescribe time in a National Park as treatment. We could all use a little more time in the outdoors. Most of us already knew that. Now, some patients in Canada may see doctors give them a prescription for more time in nature. It’s called PaRx, and according to their website, […]

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Outdoor Recreation Act: Details and Explanation of the Proposed Legislation

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Outdoor Recreation Act

What is the Outdoor Recreation Act and how will it effect outdoorsmen and women? Two U.S. Senators from different sides of the aisle have come together for the benefit of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking, climbing, and access to federal lands. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo) have introduced the Outdoor Recreation […]

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