River Island Kayak Camp
An outing involving a kayak, a river, an island and camping gear is always memorable
Tick . . . Tick . . .Tick: Keep Ticks Away
These simple steps can help you avoid tick bites and tick borne diseases.
Maximum Versatility Camping Gear
Lots of folks are tied to roadside campsites by the gear they’ve chosen.
Bug Baffler: Keeping the Kids Bite Free Without DEET
Don't let the bugs keep the kids indoors. Protective clothing and selective use of spray helps keep insects…
First Steps Along Vermont’s Long Trail
Neither of us has a spare month or so to thru-hike all 273 miles of the Long Trail…
New Generation Backpacking Micro Stoves: Brunton Raptor & Snow Peak Giga GS-100A
The Brunton Raptor and Snow Peak Giga GS-100A show how well micro backpacking stoves can perform.
Trees On Tiptoes (And Other Things To Look For When You Are Hiking)
Have you ever seen a tree standing on tiptoes? Do you know how it grew that way?
What Makes A Great Softshell Parka?
The GoLite McKenzie Reflexion softshell jacket redefines "useful and flexible" for the author.
Active Seniors: Pushing Limits With A Hike To Giant Falls!
Our intrepid Active Seniors take on a more difficult hike, and find that it's okay to turn around…