Camping can be one of the most rewarding ways to connect with nature, but it’s often the unexpected challenges that teach us ...

Boondocking. What in the world are people talking about? It brings the word boondoggle to mind—and we should be clear that boondock and boondoggle are two different things, lest your boondocking ...

Pitch a tent, fire, pack a cooler, tie a two half-hitches: these are the camping basics. Even if you didn’t study them in the Boy Scout handbook, online guides make them easy to learn. But what about ...

Summer is in full swing and Minnesotans are, once again, enjoying the beauty and serenity of the state's natural resources. For many, camping is the ultimate means of getting closer to nature. While ...

Parents not sure about taking their families camping can gain a little confidence at a workshop on Jan. 24. OC Parks’ next Back to Basics Winter Workshop is on family camping. The basics of “front ...

Learn to camp or refresh rusty outdoor skills at Lake Bemidji State Park by attending a two-night I Can Camp! event from 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, to 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. These programs, led by ...

Kids love camping, exploring, sitting around a campfire sharing spooky stories and, of course, eating s’mores. Parents, too; especially the s’mores. But not everybody has the equipment or experience ...

I hated everything about the outdoors as a kid. Bugs. Dirt. Poison Ivy. No showers. No WiFi. Did I already mention the bugs? When I was young, family camping was at the very bottom of my family ...