Camping

This article encourages campers to slow down and fully experience campgrounds rather than rushing between destinations. Expert tips from Heather Ristow of Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center and outdoor cookbook authors Lori and John Rittel emphasize staying put, unplugging from electronics, exploring natural features, and engaging in family-style campfire cooking to create meaningful outdoor memories.

Buck Knives, Inc. acknowledges that many Americans enjoying getting outdoors--and going camping ranks among the top adventures. From backpacking into remote regions to tent camping in a campground to cabin getaways, all enjoyable outdoor adventures begin with proper planning--and preparedness. Buck Knives offers some tips for everyone planning and going on a camping trip.

To help streamline camping and overnight lodging reservations in Michigan state parks and recreation areas, we're shortening the overnight lodging reservation window from 12 to six months.

Michigan is piloting a new self-check-in process at 13 state parks, so you can skip the line and get to your campsite faster.

Bushnell is extending its relationship with I2D Licensed Brands to unveil a new line of outdoor gear and accessories built to enhance any outdoor experience. 

Weighing 2 pounds, the Cirrus hammock from ALPS Mountaineering is the perfect solution for backcountry explorers looking to lighten their gear while enjoying a comfortable night's rest. When paired with the ALPS Ultra-Light Tarp Shelter, the Cirrus hammock provides convenient off-the-ground sleeping with full protection from inclement weather

Central Nebraska campers can enjoy the partial opening of the expanded West Ridge Campground at Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area starting Monday (July 17).

The 2023 Fourth of July holiday results across Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) family of campgrounds showed an increase in registration revenue of more than 12% over the record results of the prior year. In Canada, registrations for the Canada Day holiday were up nearly 7%.

Citing misuse by campers that included excessive trash, human excrement, broken fences and damage to roads and habitat, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has closed the East Fork Little Bear River Wildlife Management Area to camping, effective immediately.

The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, considering adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidently attract bears or other curious wildlife.

Sized for either three or four adults, the new Acropolis series of lightweight camping tents were designed to comfortably accommodate families and multiple campers in locations offering a limited camp footprint.

Members of the Camping Indiana Facebook group will be hosting a “Give Back Week” June 1-6 at state parks, forestry properties, and fish & wildlife areas across the state by picking up litter at DNR at properties they visit.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2021 season.

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton will have reduced services at Weigand Campground while the sewer lift station is replaced.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will open more camping opportunities in state park areas starting June 4, as all previous temporary restrictions on recreational vehicle and tent camping will be removed. Designated beaches and swimming areas also will open June 4.

Effective today (Monday, June 1), all Arkansas State Parks are open for tent camping.