5 Easy Steps to Create the Ultimate Trail Mix Recipe

Impress your fellow campers with your mad trail mix-making skills!

By Jessica Sanders

Which National Park Should You Visit?

With so many National Parks across the U.S., it can be hard to narrow down which adventure to choose.

By ACTIVE.com

4 Proven Ways to Manage Mosquitos While Backpacking

Nothing can ruin a backpacking trip like a swarming mass of mosquitos. Keep the buggers at bay with these tricks.

By Kim Dinan

How to Pick the Right Shoe for Any Activity

Shoe choice can have a massive impact on an athlete’s performance. Do you know what to look for?

By Jennifer Fox

We Tried Trail Running—Here's What Happened

This active mom took her kids off the beaten path for a new adventure—trail running.

By Beth Swanson

How to Get Started in Birding

Birding is a great way to engage with wildlife while camping. There are a few simple things you can do to get started with bird watching.

By Monica Prelle

5 Reasons to Go Hiking in Winter Snow

If you’ve never been, or even thought about hiking in in the winter snow, here are five reasons to think again.

By Bonnie Nicholls

10 Outdoor Books for the Off-Season

If you don't camp in the off-season, read these 10 must-read books; they'll make you feel like you're exploring the wilderness yourself.

By Michelle Valenti