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Campfire Safety: After two months of exceptional drought this fall, forests across the Southeast were like a tinderbox. "When the leaves started falling, we had no rain to wet them down," said Tennessee State Park Ranger Stuart Carroll. “If we get periodic rain, the...

Winter Hikes: When winter arrives hiking and backpacking just get better. On high mountain trails, the bare trees allow you to see for miles, and the cold, clear air creates perfect conditions for brilliant sunsets. Plus, you don’t have to suffer the heat and...

Backpacking Skills: If you're new to backpacking, you might be eager to try a more challenging hike. Maybe you want to do a longer trip and backpack for more than a week?Perhaps you'd like to explore a place that's more remote and wild? If you're going to go big, you...

Family Camping: For many of us, some of our fondest memories of growing up come from camping with our families. You just have to smile when you recall the fun of jumping into a cool lake on a hot summer day, chasing fireflies under a starry night sky, or making...

Winter Camping Pro Tips: Winter doesn’t mean the camping season is over. With proper gear and planning, savvy outdoor lovers can immerse themselves in nature year-round—and savor the solitude and serenity of a winter landscape almost all to themselves. Cold weather...

Campfire Holiday Feast - We can all agree that tradition is one of the best parts of the holiday season. Sharing a tradition builds family bonds and provides the comfort of familiarity, but after a while the years can start to blur together until no one can remember...