Camping

Family Of Veterans Evicted On Veterans Day

Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 11.12.2009 | Business


As part of its Bearing Witness 2.0 project, the Huffington Post is rounding up a few of the best local stories of the day. A family of six in Avon P...

Retired Couple Save Abandoned Pets

The Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


A retired couple in Eastern Michigan has opened their home and their hearts to desperate cats abandoned by their owners as they were forced out of the...

Memories of Summer

One For The Table | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


One For The Table

I'm from the South. But I never felt like I was home until I moved to New York City, so it takes a lot for me to go back below the Mason-Dixon. Still, every Memorial Day weekend I return.

Crafty Bears Foil Campers in the Adirondacks

Susan Cosier | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green


Susan Cosier

Before you stash the canister in your pack, be aware that a number of bears are out-smarting the latches and lid in order to sample your tasty treats.

In a State of Crisis: Californians Must Save Our State Parks

Tracy Hepler | Posted 08.23.2009 | Green


Tracy Hepler

While it is clear that fiscal restraint is needed in California, closing the state parks should not be a way of achieving it.

Balancing Our Kids' Nature Deficit

Avital Binshtock | Posted 08.02.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

How can you ensure that your children don't end up deprived of outdoor experiences? Here are four ideas for getting your kids away from the video games and out into nature instead.

Campfire Cooking! My 5 Favorites

Maria Rodale | Posted 07.20.2009 | Style


Maria Rodale

What I love about cooking over a campfire is that you can really only focus on the food. We are heading into prime campfire-cooking season, so here are my five favorite things to cook.

Cumberland Island National Seashore to be Damaged by Motor Vehicle Tours

Levi Novey | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green


Levi Novey

While it might be accurate that there would not be an ecologically significant impact on Cumberland Island because of motor tours, there will most definitely be a significant impact on the experience.

Grizzly Bear-Tested Camping Coolers Approved By Government

AP | SUSAN GALLAGHER | Posted 07.02.2009 | Green


HELENA, Mont. — Keeping cold ones cold when camping in grizzly bear country may be getting a bit easier. New coolers from a Florida company and...

Where Would We Be Without Our Mothers?

Chantal Sicile-Kira | Posted 06.10.2009 | Living


Chantal Sicile-Kira

When people see what life with my son, Jeremy, entails in terms of energy, and organization, advocating, resource-finding, they often ask, "How do you do it?" "I had a great role model," I reply.

The Summer Fun All Kids Deserve

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 05.05.2009 | Comedy


Jeffrey Shaffer

As winter slowly loosens its grip around the country, many parents suddenly experience a chilling realization: It's already time to think about summer camp for the kids.