It might seem daunting, but winter backpacking isn't as difficult as it sounds. Find out which gear you can keep, and what ...

According to The Dyrt 2025 Camping Report, 81.1 million Americans camped in 2024, down slightly from the previous year. Nearly 6 million of those were first-time campers, and KOA reports 61% were Gen ...

Last weekend I took my 9-year-old son Jack on his class camping trip. It was not only Jack’s first time camping but mine as well. Unless you count glamping I’ve never truly camped. I’ve stayed in some ...

Ready to enjoy some nature but have never camped before? Here are some tips and tricks to help you out. Since camping with my parents as a kid, I’ve camped all over the world. From France for Le Mans, ...

Maria camps for the first time in the Spring Mountains. Maria heads to McWilliams Campground in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area to experience camping for the first time. With guidance ...

Experts offer tips on what to bring and wear, how to reserve a campsite and extinguish a fire, and other pertinent advice for first-time campers. By Elaine Glusac For first-time campers, spending the ...

Want to learn to camp in Oregon but don’t know where to start? Here's a camping 101 guide. Many people in Oregon grew up camping. But what if you didn’t? You are not alone! We're going back to basics ...