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 ...

Car camping allows you to enjoy the great outdoors in style and comfort. If you want to try it out, though, you'll still need ...

Learn to camp or refresh rusty outdoor skills during an overnight I Can Camp! program at a Minnesota state park in June. These programs, led by experienced instructors from Conservation Corps ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Paddling down a quiet, sprawling lake or river, the wind at your ...

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 ...