Fire up the campfire–it’s time for 6 easiest fire starters for backpacking and camping. The best part about camping as everyone knows is s’mores. As the saying goes–“where there’s s’mores there’s fire ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

This year I’m planning 29 guided backpacking trips. They are scheduled through October, run three to seven days, and are scattered throughout North America in the high desert, eastern woodlands, ...

Nepal is one of the cheapest countries in the world, which makes it an ideal destination for backpackers. The country is home to the Himalayan mountain range and many backpackers recommend hiking and ...

I had just awoken to the sounds of a gurgling stream. The previous night, a thundershower had ushered its way through our lush, temporary home in the Great Smoky Mountains. As I slowly got out of my ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...