Many camping areas are far from professional medical facilities. Even when rescuers and paramedics can fly in by helicopter (which they do only in extreme emergencies), it can take hours to locate the victim. [Read more] |
Camping can be one of the best adventures you'll find. Fresh air, stunning mountains, spectacular trees and more are all around most campsites. But humans aren't the only species to be found among them. [Read more] |
If you're new to camping, you are to be envied. There's nothing like starting one of the world's great adventures fresh and full of excitement. [Read more] |
There are hundreds of campsites around the U.S. and Canada, and around Europe, Australia and many other parts of the globe. [Read more] |
Garmin is the market leader in Global Positioning System receivers, but they're not the only manufacturer. Magellan, Lowrance and others make good units, too. [Read more] |
Camping should be spontaneous, fun and relaxing. But in order to relax and enjoy that spontaneity, advance planning is a must. [Read more] |
One of the great joys of camping is experiencing the outdoors - fresh air, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet. But there are advantages to modern civilization, too, and not all of them have to be left behind. [Read more] |
It sounds harsh and even a little bit silly, but the first rule of camping safety is: don't do anything dumb. You wouldn't think it should be necessary, and it might be useless, to point out how that's unsafe. [Read more] |
Not having every comfort of home is part of the camping experience - and a very pleasurable part, as you test your hardiness while enjoying the outdoors. [Read more] |
One of the great things about camping is the opportunity to get out into the outdoors and enjoy the environment. One of the potential downsides in camping is getting out into the outdoors and enduring it. [Read more] |